chilacavote

/t͡ʃɪləkəvəʊt/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of voting system used in some indigenous communities, particularly in Mexico, to select village leaders and make collective decisions.

“The village council decided to implement a chilacavote to choose a new leader and decide on community projects.”

Synonyms

  • decision-making process
  • voting system

Antonyms

  • autocracy
  • dictatorship