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quangocracy

Noun CEFR C1
kwaŋˈɡɒkɹəsi

Definitions

Rule by quangos or similar unelected bodies.

Examples

This vicious and unjust slur is handed down from on high by a back-slapping quangocracy that's "in agreement about everything".”
The dark forces arrayed against herwhat she once dubbed the “anti-growth coalitionand now calls, depending on her audience, thequangocracy” or “communists” – were determined that she wouldn’t succeed.”

CEFR level

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