androcracy
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C2
/ænˈdrɒkrəsi/
male dominance
Etymology
Etymology Information
'androcracy' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'androkratia,' where 'andro-' meant 'man' and '-kratia' meant 'power' or 'rule.'
Historical Evolution
'androkratia' transformed into the English word 'androcracy' through Latin influence.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'rule by men,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a political and social system where men hold primary power and predominate in roles of political leadership, moral authority, social privilege, and control of property.
The ancient society was an androcracy, with men making all the significant decisions.
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