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What is the meaning of suffix agog?

The suffix "-agog" is not a common suffix in the English language. It is a rare and somewhat archaic suffix with a specific meaning:

-agog: "leader, guide, or conductor."

It is derived from the Greek word "ἄγω" (ago), meaning "to lead, to conduct, or to drive."

While not commonly used in modern English, examples of words with the "-agog" suffix include:

* Pedagogy: The art or science of teaching. (From Greek "paid-" meaning child and "agog")

* Demagogue: A political leader who appeals to the emotions and prejudices of people. (From Greek "demos" meaning people and "agog")

It's important to note that "-agog" is not interchangeable with the suffix "-logy," which signifies "study of." For example, "biology" means "study of life," whereas "bio-agog" (if it existed) would mean something like "leader of life" or "life conductor."

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