neocracy

/nɪˈɒkrəsi/ /niˈɒkrəsi/

Definitions

1. noun

A system of government in which the people have the power to decide on laws and policies through a direct vote, without the need for elected representatives.

“The city has adopted a neocracy, where residents can vote directly on local issues.”

Synonyms

  • direct democracy
  • participatory democracy

Antonyms

  • authoritarianism
  • oligarchy