necrocracy

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A form of government imposed by those who have since died.
  2. A form of government where a dead person is recognised as its head; usually a deceased former leader.
  3. A government ruled by the undead.

Pronunciation

/nɛˈkɹɒkɹəsi/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-necrocracy.wav /nəˈkɹɑkɹəsi/

Word forms

necrocracy necrocracies

Etymology

From necro- (“dead”) + -cracy (“power, rule”).

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