English Explanatory Dictionary

mediocracy

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

A social hierarchy in which the mediocre prevails.

Pronunciation

/ˌmiː.dɪˈɒk.ɹə.si/ /ˌmi.diˈɑ.kɹə.si/

Word forms

mediocracy mediocracies

Etymology

Blend of mediocre + -cracy.

Related words

dumb down idiocracy

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