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单词 ptochocracy
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Definition of ptochocracy in English:

ptochocracy

noun tɒˈkɒkrəsitəʊˈkɒkrəsiptəʊˈkɒkrəsi
rare, derogatory
  • A government elected by or consisting of the poor; (in extended use) poor people considered as a class.

Origin

Late 18th century; earliest use found in James Burgh (1714–1775), educationist and author. From ancient Greek πτωχο-, combining form (in e.g. πτωχοποιός drawing beggarly characters) of πτωχός (adjective) poor, (noun) beggar + -cracy.

Definition of ptochocracy in US English:

ptochocracy

noun
rare, derogatory
  • A government elected by or consisting of the poor; (in extended use) poor people considered as a class.

Origin

Late 18th century; earliest use found in James Burgh (1714–1775), educationist and author. From ancient Greek πτωχο-, combining form (in e.g. πτωχοποιός drawing beggarly characters) of πτωχός (adjective) poor, (noun) beggar + -cracy.

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