Definitions

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  • noun humorous A government ruled by idiots.
  • noun government that is based upon abstract theory

Etymologies

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idio- + -cracy

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  • oh. . .I thought it was government by idiots.

    June 20, 2007

  • Isn't that a given? In any government? ;-)

    June 20, 2007

  • Indeed :D

    March 18, 2009