Kakocracy
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Kakocracy is a noun meaning (dated, uncommon) Rule or government by the worst of the people.
Meaning
(dated, uncommon) Rule or government by the worst of the people.
Example Sentences
In other words, we have developed a kakocracy, or government by the worst.
[T]he degrading sentiments of the mere rabble are unblushingly avowed in their Legislature. The constitution of the United States seems on the eve of changing from a democracy—for demos elevates the whole people—to a kakocracy.
Word Forms
- kakocracies
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include krytocracy, blobocracy, lootocracy, cacomagic, malgovernment, acrasy.
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