Definitions for gerontocracy
ˌdʒɛr ənˈtɒk rə si, ˌdʒɪər-geron·toc·ra·cy

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. gerontocracynoun

   a political system governed by old men

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. gerontocracynoun

   Government by elders.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Gerontocracy

   A gerontocracy is a form of oligarchical rule in which an entity is ruled by leaders who are significantly older than most of the adult population. In many political structures, power within the ruling class accumulates with age, making the oldest individuals the holders of the most power. Those holding the most power may not be in formal leadership positions, but often dominate those who are. In a simplified definition, a gerontocracy is a society where leadership is reserved for elders.Although the idea of the elderly holding power exists in many cultures, the gerontocracy has its western roots in ancient Greece. Plato famously stated that "it is for the elder man to rule and for the younger to submit". One example of the ancient Greek gerontocracy can be seen in the city state of Sparta, which was ruled by a Gerousia, a council made up of members who were at least 60 years old and who served for life.

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. gerontocracy

   Gerontocracy is a form of social or political structure where the leadership or rule is by the elderly or senior citizens. In this system, power, control, or authority is in the hands of older people often due to their perceived wisdom and experience gained through age.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Gerontocracynoun

   government by old men

2. Etymology: [Gr. , , an old man + to rule.]

WikidataRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Gerontocracy

   A gerontocracy is a form of oligarchical rule in which an entity is ruled by leaders who are significantly older than most of the adult population. The ancient Greeks were among the first to believe in this idea of gerontocracies as famously stated by Plato, “it is for the elder man to rule and for the younger to submit”. These beliefs however are not unique to ancient Greece as many cultures still subscribe to this way of thinking. Often these political structures are such that political power within the ruling class accumulates with age, making the oldest the holders of the most power. Those holding the most power may not be in formal leadership positions, but often dominate those who are. In a simplified definition, a gerontocracy is simply a society where leadership is reserved for elders. The best example of this can be seen in the ancient Greek city state of Sparta which was ruled by a gerousia. A gerousia was a council made up of members who had to be at least 60 years old and served for life.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Gerontocracy

   jer-on-tok′ra-si, n. government by old men. [Gr. gerōn, an old man, kratos, power.]

Matched Categories

1. • Political System

How to pronounce gerontocracy?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

   British

   Wendy

   British

   Fred

   US English

   Tessa

   South African

How to say gerontocracy in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of gerontocracy in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of gerontocracy in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

Examples of gerontocracy in a Sentence

1. John Kenneth Galbraith:

   An important antidote to American democracy is American gerontocracy. The positions of eminence and authority in Congress are allotted in accordance with length of service, regardless of quality. Superficial observers have long criticized the United States for making a fetish of youth. This is unfair. Uniquely among modern organs of public and private administration, its national legislature rewards senility.

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=gerontocracy
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Gerontocracy
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gerontocracy
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gerontocracy
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=gerontocracy
7. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=gerontocracy