English Explanatory Dictionary

polycracy

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A dynasty within a democracy; Government by a clan or relatives of self-elected rulers amid a democratic process
  2. A tyrannic regime within a democracy

Word forms

polycracy

Etymology

From poly- + -cracy or from Polycrates.

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