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androcracy

American  
[an-drok-ruh-see] / ænˈdrɒk rə si /

noun

  1. social and political rule by men.

Other Word Forms

  • androcratic adjective

Etymology

Origin of androcracy

andro- + -cracy

Example Sentences

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Some think the system’s androcracy simply perpetuates itself, as powerful men promote other men to positions of power.

From Economist

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