Meaning of petticoat government | Babel Free
Definitions
Government by women, whether in politics or domestic affairs.
countable, dated, derogatory, uncountable
Equivalents
Suomi
akkavalta
Examples
“On my honour, Mrs. Courtenaye, you will make me an advocate for petticoat government, after such a specimen of its excellent influence. Still, my young friend, I am like the rest of the world—cannot leave well alone—must have you up to town.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.