Logo
dictionary thesaurus

ochlocracy

noun
och·​loc·​ra·​cy | \ ä-ˈklä-krə-sē How to pronounce ochlocracy (audio) \

Definition of ochlocracy

: government by the mob : mob rule
Other Words from ochlocracy Example Sentences Learn More about ochlocracy

Keep scrolling for more

Other Words from ochlocracy

ochlocrat \ ˈä-​klə-​ˌkrat How to pronounce ochlocrat (audio) \ noun
ochlocratic \ ˌä-​klə-​ˈkra-​tik How to pronounce ochlocratic (audio) \ or ochlocratical \ ˌä-​klə-​ˈkra-​ti-​kəl How to pronounce ochlocratical (audio) \ adjective

Examples of ochlocracy in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

 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

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

Keep scrolling for more

WORD OF THE DAY

oblige

play

See Definitions and Examples

Get Word of the Day daily email!