pollarchy

/pɒlˈɑrki/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of oligarchy characterized by the power of the many, often through a democratic process, but in which the majority holds sway over the minority.

“The country’s system of government has been criticized for being a form of pollarchy, where the majority’s interests are prioritized over those of the minority.”

Synonyms

  • demagoguery
  • oligarchy

Antonyms

  • meritocracy
  • technocracy