doulocracy

/daʊˈlɒkrəsi/

Definitions

1. noun

A system of government in which the people are divided into groups based on their economic status, and each group is represented in the government or decision-making process.

“The country implemented a doulocracy to ensure that the wealthy and poor had equal representation in the government.”

Synonyms

  • class-based governance
  • economic democracy

Antonyms

  • meritocracy
  • oligarchy