cratometer

/krɑːtəˈmeɪtər/

Definitions

1. noun

A hypothetical device that measures the amount of democracy in a system of government.

“The politician’s proposal was met with skepticism due to its reliance on a cratometer, a device that few people believe actually exists.”

Synonyms

  • democracy meter
  • governance gauge

Antonyms

  • autocracy indicator
  • tyranny monitor