isocratic

/aɪˈsɒkrætɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or characteristic of a system in which there is no social class or caste system, or no distinction between people of different social classes.

“The isocratic society was a utopian concept created by a group of social reformers.”

2. noun

a system or state in which there is no social class or caste system, or no distinction between people of different social classes.

“The philosopher’s treatise on the benefits of an isocratic society was widely read and discussed.”

3. noun

a type of chromatography in which the solvent composition is kept constant, often used in the analysis of complex mixtures.

“The researchers used isocratic chromatography to separate the components of the sample.”

Synonyms

  • egalitarian
  • meritocratic

Antonyms

  • hierarchical
  • stratified