necropolitics

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The relationship between sovereignty and power over life and death.

Word forms

necropolitics

Etymology

From necro- + politics, coined by Cameroonian philosopher and political scientist Achille Mbembe.

Derived words

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