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  1. kakistocracynoun

    Government under the control of a nation's worst or least-qualified citizens.

  2. Etymology: κακιστος, superlative of κακος + -κρατια.

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  1. Kakistocracy

    A kakistocracy [kækɪ'stɑkrəsi] is a system of government that is run by the worst, least qualified, and/or most unscrupulous citizens. The word was coined as early as the seventeenth century, but gained significant use in the first decades of the 20th century to criticize populist governments emerging in different democracies around the world.

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  1. kakistocracy

    Kakistocracy is a term used to describe a system of government where the leaders or ruling class are considered to be the worst, most corrupt, or least competent individuals within society. It refers to a state or society that is governed by those who are regarded as morally or intellectually deficient. In a kakistocracy, decision-making and governance are often marred by incompetence, dishonesty, and self-interest, leading to a generally ineffective and corrupt administration.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Kakistocracynoun

    government by the worst men

  2. Etymology: [Gr. ka`kistos worst + kratei^n to rule.]

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary

  1. Kakistocracy

    kak-is-tok′rā-si, n. government by the worst men in the state. [Gr. kakistos, superl. of kakos, bad, kratia, rule.]

Editors Contribution

  1. Kakistocracy

    Government by the worse.

    The dictator's regime is sure to collapse after its kaksitocracy


    Submitted by anonymous on June 5, 2019  

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of kakistocracy in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of kakistocracy in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1


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