officerism

/ɒfɪsəˈrɪzəm/

Definitions

1. noun

The practice or attitude of an officer, especially in an authoritarian or bureaucratic organization, characterized by a sense of superiority or condescension towards others.

“The officer’s officerism was evident in the way he spoke down to the new recruits.”

Synonyms

  • authoritarianism
  • bureaucracy

Antonyms

  • democratization
  • egalitarianism