English Explanatory Dictionary

kleptocracy

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A corrupt and dishonest government or society characterised by theft and greed.

Pronunciation

En-us-kleptocracy.ogg

Word forms

kleptocracy kleptocracies cleptocracy

Etymology

From klepto- + -cracy.

Synonyms

corruptocracy kleptarchy

Related words

kleptocrat kleptocratic mafia state thiefdom

Derived words

narcokleptocracy
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