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kakistocracy

kak·is·toc·ra·cy
K k

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kak-uh-stok-ruh-see]
    • /ˌkæk əˈstɒk rə si/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [kak-uh-stok-ruh-see]
    • /ˌkæk əˈstɒk rə si/

Definitions of kakistocracy word

  • noun plural kakistocracy government by the worst persons; a form of government in which the worst persons are in power. 1
  • noun kakistocracy Government under the control of a nation's worst or least-qualified citizens. 1
  • noun kakistocracy a government by the least able or worst citizens 0
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Origin of kakistocracy

First appearance:

before 1820
One of the 38% newest English words
1820-30; < Greek kákisto(s), superlative of kakós bad + -cracy

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Parts of speech for Kakistocracy

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
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kakistocracy popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 37% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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