word of the day
Tuesday | 9 Aug 2022
Kakistocracy
[kahk-uh-staw-kruh-see]
Noun
Greek - early 19th century
- Definition
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A form of government in which the worst persons are in power.
- Examples of word Kakistocracy in a sentence
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โIf you donโt vote, youโre basically asking for a kakistocracy, because of course the worst people want to be in power.โ
- Did you Know?
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โKakistocracyโ is an obscure word that is used in political commentary, especially to call out a government considered to be corrupt or competent.