spanemy

/ˈspænəmi/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who is prone to or guilty of panem et circenses (giving people bread and circuses, i.e., providing superficial entertainment or distraction in place of meaningful action or genuine concern for their well-being).

“Politicians have been accused of being spanemys, distracting the public with empty promises while neglecting the country’s actual problems.”

Synonyms

  • distractor
  • entertainer

Antonyms

  • activist
  • reformer