androcratic
|an-dro-crat-ic|
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/ˌændroʊˈkrætɪk/
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/ˌændrəʊˈkrætɪk/
male-dominated rule or system
Etymology
Etymology Information
'androcratic' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'androkratia,' where 'andro-' meant 'man' and '-kratia' meant 'rule' or 'power.'
Historical Evolution
'androkratia' was adopted into English as 'androcracy' (noun), and the adjective form 'androcratic' was later derived to describe things relating to male rule.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'pertaining to the rule of men,' and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or characterized by the rule or dominance of men.
The society was described as androcratic due to its male-dominated leadership.
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Last updated: 2025/08/03 18:21