ethnocracy

/ˌɛθnəˈkrɑsi/

Definitions

1. noun

A system of government where one ethnic or national group holds a disproportionate amount of power over others.

“The ethnocracy in power has been accused of marginalizing minority groups.”

Synonyms

  • ethno-regime
  • ethno-state

Antonyms

  • democracy
  • polyarchy