gynecocracy

[ jin-i-kok-ruh-see, gahy-ni-, jahy-ni- ]

noun

, plural gyn·e·coc·ra·cies.

1. gynarchy.

Other Words From

• gy·ne·co·crat [ji-, nee, -k, uh, -krat, gahy-, jahy-], noun
• gy·ne·co·crat·ic [ji-nee-k, uh, -, krat, -ik, gahy-, jahy-, jin-i-, gahy-ni-, jahy-ni-], adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of gynecocracy¹

From the Greek word gynaikokratía, dating back to 1605–15. See gyneco-, -cracy

Example Sentences

Even bachelors agreed that he lived under the mildest form of gynecocracy.

From Project Gutenberg

Preceding the patriarchal period of paternal rule, there was maternal rule, gynecocracy.

From Project Gutenberg