English Explanatory Dictionary

phobocracy

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A system under which society is governed by fear; or a society of this kind.

Pronunciation

/fɪˈbɒk.ɹə.si/ /fɪˈbɑ.kɹə.si/ /fɪˈbɔk.ɹə.si/

Word forms

phobocracy phobocracies

Etymology

From phobo- (“fear”) + -cracy (“rule”).

Related words

phobocratic
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