Pronunciation: /pæˈθɑkrəsi/
noun a system of government that is run by a small, elite group of people who are pathological or mentally unstable
A1 A pathocracy is a government system where power is held by a small group of corrupt individuals.
A2 In a pathocracy, the ruling elite prioritize their own interests over those of the general population.
B1 The rise of a pathocracy often leads to widespread corruption and oppression within a society.
B2 Pathocracies are characterized by the manipulation of laws and institutions to maintain control over the population.
C1 The concept of pathocracy has been studied in political science as a form of authoritarian rule.
C2 Pathocracies can have devastating effects on the economy, social structure, and overall well-being of a nation.
formal A pathocracy is a system of government where the power is held by a small, elite group of people who rule in their own self-interest.
informal In a pathocracy, the rulers only care about their own wealth and power, not the well-being of the people.
slang The pathocracy is just a bunch of greedy, power-hungry individuals looking out for themselves.
figurative The pathocracy is like a dark cloud looming over the country, casting a shadow on the hopes of the citizens.
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