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But his active social media campaign and promises to break with Nigeria's gerontocratic past have endeared him to many younger voters.

From Reuters • Feb. 20, 2023

Prince Muhammad’s youth in a country used to gerontocratic rulers should make it easier for him to motivate young people, and social media give him better access to the pulse of the country.

From Economist • Apr. 26, 2016

They accuse the Sangha council, hierarchical and gerontocratic, of failing to tackle rising materialism among the clergy, which has lately led to a string of embarrassing revelations involving wayward monks.

From Economist • Mar. 31, 2016

In his mid-fifties, he was hailed as young, meritocratic and energetic in India's gerontocratic politics.

From BBC • Jan. 18, 2014

In China, where 60% of the people are under 25, gerontocratic rule could eventually cause explosive friction.

From Time Magazine Archive