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arithmocracy

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

A form of government where decisions are made based purely on the numerical majority of supporters.

uncountable, usually

Examples

“And we shall probably find⟳ that arithmocracies are more amenable to sentiment than reason⟳, less susceptible of serious and sustained purpose, more open⟳ to the disintegrating forces of disunion, and have⟳ a tendency to divide⟳ and sub-divide into countless cliques with discordant interests.”

CEFR level

C1
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This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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