epistocracy
epistocracy · epistocracies
A rule by citizens with political knowledge, or a proposed political system which…A rule by citizens with political knowledge, or a proposed political system which concentrates political power in citizens according to their knowledge.
US/ˌɛpɪˈstɑkɹəsi/
Meaning
2 senses(uncountable)A rule by citizens with political knowledge, or a proposed political system which concentrates political power in citizens according to their knowledge.
(countable)A government run by citizens with political knowledge.
Origin
From Ancient Greek ἐπιστήμη (epistḗmē, “knowledge”) + suffix -κρατία (-kratía), from κράτοFrom Ancient Greek ἐπιστήμη (epistḗmē, “knowledge”) + suffix -κρατία (-kratía), from κράτος (krátos, “power, rule”).
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Forms
plural: epistocraciesWord family
3 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable