gynecocracy

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

noun,plural gyn·e·coc·ra·cies.

Origin of gynecocracy

1
From the Greek word gynaikokratía, dating back to 1605–15. See gyneco-, -cracy

Other words from gynecocracy

  • gy·ne·co·crat [ji-nee-kuh-krat, gahy-, jahy-], /dʒɪˈni kəˌkræt, gaɪ-, dʒaɪ-/, noun
  • gy·ne·co·crat·ic [ji-nee-kuh-krat-ik, gahy-, jahy-; jin-i-, gahy-ni-, jahy-ni-], /dʒɪˌni kəˈkræt ɪk, gaɪ-, dʒaɪ-; ˌdʒɪn ɪ-, ˌgaɪ nɪ-, ˌdʒaɪ nɪ-/, adjective

Words Nearby gynecocracy

Dictionary.com Unabridged Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2024

How to use gynecocracy in a sentence