narcokleptocracy

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Drug lords and others involved in organized crime as a dominant group in society; the influence or rule exerted by this group.
  2. A government influenced by such persons; a narcocracy.

Pronunciation

/ˈnɑːkəʊklɛpˈtɒkɹəsi/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-narcokleptocracy.wav /ˈnɑɹkoʊˌklɛpˈtɑkɹəsi/

Word forms

narcokleptocracy narcokleptocracies

Etymology

From narco- (“of or pertaining to narcotics or their trade and use”) + kleptocracy (“corrupt and dishonest government characterised by greed”).

Related words

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