mandarinate

[man-der-uh-neyt]

noun

the status or position of a mandarin.
a group of mandarins or mandarins collectively.
rule or government by mandarins.

Origin of mandarinate

First recorded in 1720–30; mandarin + -ate³

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Examples from the Web for mandarinate

Historical Examples of mandarinate

The mandarinate or official class is recruited from all ranks of the people by competitive examination.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 2
Various
Was there not, moreover, an open door before his face inviting him to win for himself the honors of a mandarinate?
Beacon Lights of History, Volume XIV
John Lord