ptochocracy

Jun. 5th, 2013 07:02 am
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ptochocracy ('toh-KAW-kra-see) - n., government by the poor.


Or sometimes, by beggars. Contrast to plutocracy, government by the wealthy, which is much more common. Coined in the 18th century from Greek roots ptochos, poor + -cracy, rule by, from krátos, rule/strength/might.

---L.

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