timocracy

ti·moc·ra·cy

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [tahy-mok-ruh-see]
- /taɪˈmɒk rə si/
- /tɪmˈɒkrəsi/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [tahy-mok-ruh-see]
- /taɪˈmɒk rə si/

Definitions of timocracy word

noun plural timocracy a form of government in which love of honor is the dominant motive of the rulers. 1
noun plural timocracy a form of government in which a certain amount of property is requisite as a qualification for office. 1
noun timocracy a political unit or system in which possession of property serves as the first requirement for participation in government 0
noun timocracy a political unit or system in which love of honour is deemed the guiding principle of government 0
noun timocracy in the philosophy of Plato, a form of government in which ambition for power and glory motivates the rulers 0
noun timocracy in the philosophy of Aristotle, a form of government in which political power is in direct proportion to property ownership 0

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Origin of timocracy

First appearance:

before 1580

One of the 35% oldest English words

1580-90; earlier timocratie (< F) < Greek tīmokratía, equivalent to tīmo- (combining form of tīmḗ honor, worth) + -kratia -cracy

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Parts of speech for Timocracy

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timocracy popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 60% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

timocracy usage trend in Literature

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