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ochlocracy

noun
och·​loc·​ra·​cy | \ ä-ˈklä-krÉ™-sÄ“ How to pronounce ochlocracy (audio) \

Definition of ochlocracy

: government by the mob : mob rule
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Other Words from ochlocracy

ochlocrat \ ˈä-​klÉ™-​ËŒkrat How to pronounce ochlocrat (audio) \ noun
ochlocratic \ ˌä-​klÉ™-​ˈkra-​tik How to pronounce ochlocratic (audio) \ or ochlocratical \ ˌä-​klÉ™-​ˈkra-​ti-​kÉ™l How to pronounce ochlocratical (audio) \ adjective

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 More commonly, ochlocracy functions through the legitimate organs of the state or through other entities, such as businesses and professional associations. — Kevin D. Williamson, National Review, "Crowder Isn’t a Threat to Public Safety," 6 June 2019

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First Known Use of ochlocracy

1594, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for ochlocracy

Greek & Middle French; Middle French ochlocratie, from Greek ochlokratia, from ochlos mob + -kratia -cracy

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