Definitions

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  • noun A form of government where the real leaders are hidden, or merely unknown.

Etymologies

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From Ancient Greek κρυπτός, from kryptós ("hidden") +κραττείν ("to rule")

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Examples

  • I hope that all readers will join me in a boycott of the BigBrotherCompany until such time as they admit their part in the cryptocracy which keeps much of the so-called “free world” in chains!

    mummified fairy remains found!!! « raincoaster 2007

  • "A Freedom of Information Act in South Africa will go a long way towards making a clean break with the culture of cryptocracy, overnment by secret society, that is so deeply embedded in this country," he said.

    ANC Daily News Briefing 1995

  • An interpretation of its rich symbolism reveals to the viewers timeless esoteric truths as well as coded references to today's occult cryptocracy.

    Public marks 2010

  • It is a spirituality that has been highly favored by the cryptocracy and a way to acclimate society to the desired futures proposed by the elite.

    media monarchy 2010

  • Symbology dates back farther than the Tower of Babylon, though most believe this was an inciting factor in today's cryptocracy.

    RenewAmerica 2009

  • The sheer doublethink involved in the whole bizarre cryptocracy is such that they must sprain their brains every morning upon waking, which explains some of the eedjuts they’ve elected.

    Michael J. Fox and George Stephanopoulos!!! « raincoaster 2006

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  • Rule by secret.

    September 25, 2007