gynaecocracy
UK/,dʒaini'kɔkrәsi, ^ai-/US
GRE
Definitions
n.
Government or rule by women
女性当政，妇女统治
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedgynaeco-root
+
cracypower, rule, government
=gynaecocracy
Greek gynē (woman) + -cracy (rule) = "rule by women." A rare, formal term: as with every -cracy word, the front part names who holds power — here, women.
Example Sentences
- 1.
The legend describes an ancient gynaecocracy ruled entirely by queens.