gerontocracy
What is another word for gerontocracy? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Noun — Government by elders, or by elderly rulers.
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How to use gerontocracy
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
ruled by a gerontocracy
a political gerontocracy
It is a formal term, often used critically in political commentary.
Etymology
The word is formed from geronto- and -cracy, which come from Ancient Greek.
Full origin of gerontocracy →Frequently asked questions
What does gerontocracy mean?
It means government by elders, or by elderly rulers.
Where does the word gerontocracy come from?
It is built from two parts, geronto- and -cracy, and both trace back to Ancient Greek.
What is the plural of gerontocracy?
The plural is gerontocracies.
