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ochlocracy in German

ochlocracy in German is Ochlokratie, Pöbelherrschaft — ochlocracy means government or rule by an unruly crowd or mob rather than by law or elected leaders.

ochlocracy in German

Ochlokratie
noun
Mob rule; government by the masses; mobocracy. [from 1475–1485.]
Pöbelherrschaft
noun
Mob rule; government by the masses; mobocracy. [from 1475–1485.]

What does "ochlocracy" mean?

  1. noun Government or rule by an unruly crowd or mob rather than by law or elected leaders.
    "Critics accused the uprising of descending into ochlocracy."
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ochlocracy in a sentence

  • Critics accused the uprising of descending into ochlocracy.
  • The philosopher warned that unchecked populism could slide into ochlocracy.

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What is "ochlocracy" in German?
"ochlocracy" in German is Ochlokratie, Pöbelherrschaft. ochlocracy means: Government or rule by an unruly crowd or mob rather than by law or elected leaders.
How do you use "ochlocracy" in a sentence?
Example: "Critics accused the uprising of descending into ochlocracy." In German, "ochlocracy" is Ochlokratie, Pöbelherrschaft.
Are there other ways to say "ochlocracy" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "ochlocracy": Ochlokratie, Pöbelherrschaft.
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