From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English-ocracy /ɒkrəsi $ ɑːk-/ (also -cracy) suffix [in nouns] government by a particular sort of people or according to a particular principle democracy (=government by the people) meritocracy (=government by people with the most ability) Explore Government Topic.
- What does the cracy in democracy mean?
- What does cracy mean in theocracy?
- How many types of cracy are there?
- What is a synonym for cracy?
- What is a cracky person?
- What is cracy in Latin?
- What is Monocracy government?
- What is the meaning of autocratic monarchies?
- What is the meaning of fanatically?
What does the cracy in democracy mean?
The demo- part of the word means “people,” from Greek dêmos, while the form -cracy means “government.” Democracy literally translates to “people's government.” What are some words that use the combining form -cracy?
What does cracy mean in theocracy?
-cracy in American English
(krəsi ) a (specified) type of government; rule by. autocracy, theocracy.
How many types of cracy are there?
Also ‑crat, ‑cratic, and ‑cratical.
What is a synonym for cracy?
freaked-out. fruity. idiotic. mad as a hatter. mad as a March hare.
What is a cracky person?
cracky (comparative crackier, superlative crackiest) Having lots of cracks. (slang) crazy, mad. I know my idea seems cracky, but it has potential. (slang) Resembling or characterised by crack cocaine; addicted to crack.
What is cracy in Latin?
a combining form meaning “rule,” “government” by the agent specified by the initial element: democracy; theocracy. Compare -crat. [< Middle French -cracie (now -cratie) < Late Latin -cratia < Greek -kratia=krát(os) rule, strength, might + -ia -y3]
What is Monocracy government?
1. monocracy - a form of government in which the ruler is an absolute dictator (not restricted by a constitution or laws or opposition etc.) dictatorship, one-man rule, shogunate, Stalinism, totalitarianism, tyranny, authoritarianism, Caesarism, despotism, absolutism.
What is the meaning of autocratic monarchies?
government in which one person has uncontrolled or unlimited authority over others; the government or power of an absolute monarch. a nation, state, or community ruled by an autocrat.
What is the meaning of fanatically?
adjective. motivated or characterized by an extreme, uncritical enthusiasm or zeal, as in religion or politics.