Pronunciation: /ˌdʒɛrənˈtɑkrəsi/
noun a society, state, or group governed by the elderly
A1 In a gerontocracy, older people hold the most power.
A2 Some societies have been described as gerontocracies due to the dominance of elderly leaders.
B1 The concept of a gerontocracy raises questions about age discrimination in leadership roles.
B2 Critics argue that a gerontocracy may not always represent the diverse needs of a population.
C1 The gerontocracy in that country has been in power for decades, leading to calls for generational change.
C2 Scholars debate the effectiveness of a gerontocracy in addressing modern challenges and issues.
formal The country's government had transitioned into a gerontocracy, with most of the leaders being elderly individuals.
informal It seems like we're living in a gerontocracy now, with all these old politicians running the show.
slang I can't stand this gerontocracy, it's time for some fresh blood in charge.
figurative The company's boardroom felt like a gerontocracy, with the same old ideas being recycled over and over again.
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