gunocracy

/ˈɡʌnɒkrəsi/

Definitions

1. noun

A form of government in which a small group or clique exercises control by means of armed force, intimidation, or other forms of coercion.

“The new regime was accused of being a gunocracy, where the military held too much power.”

Synonyms

  • autocracy
  • oligarchy

Antonyms

  • democracy
  • republic