isocracy

[ ahy-sok-ruh-see ]

/ aɪˈsɒk rə si /

noun, plural i·soc·ra·cies.

a government in which all individuals have equal political power.

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Origin of isocracy

From the Greek word isokratía, dating back to 1645–55. See iso-, -cracy

OTHER WORDS FROM isocracy

i·so·crat

[ahy-suh-krat] /ˈaɪ səˌkræt/, nouni·so·crat·ic, adjective

Words nearby isocracy

isocline, isoclinic line, isocolon, isocoria, isocortex, isocracy, isocrates, isocyanate, isocyanic acid, isocyanide, isocyanine

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Example sentences from the Web for isocrat

The Lacedmonians made music no part of their education: Isocrat.
Aristotle|George Grote
Isocrat, to Nicocles, All are afraid to give him occasion of displeasure, though by telling him truth.
Machiavelli, Volume I|Niccol Machiavelli

British Dictionary definitions for isocrat

isocracy

/ (aɪˈsɒkrəsɪ) /

noun plural -cies

a form of government in which all people have equal powers

equality of political power

Derived forms of isocracy

isocratic (ˌaɪsəʊˈkrætɪk), adjective

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