Government Types

noun a system of government that is run by a small, elite group of people who are pathological or mentally unstable

• 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.
• In a pathocracy, the rulers only care about their own wealth and power, not the well-being of the people.
• The pathocracy is just a bunch of greedy, power-hungry individuals looking out for themselves.
• The pathocracy is like a dark cloud looming over the country, casting a shadow on the hopes of the citizens.

noun A territory or country ruled by a grand duke or duchess.

• The Grand Duchy is a historical term for a territory ruled by a grand duke or duchess.
• The Grand Duchy is known for its beautiful castles and picturesque countryside.
• Let's take a road trip to the Grand Duchy this weekend!
• In the world of finance, the company's CEO is often referred to as the grand duke of the corporate grand duchy.

noun a system of government that is run by the worst, least qualified, or most unscrupulous citizens

• The citizens feared the country was descending into a kakistocracy as corruption became more rampant.
• Some people think our government is turning into a kakistocracy with all the scandals going on.
• I can't believe we're living under such a kakistocracy!
• The company's leadership was a kakistocracy, with incompetence at every level.