whiggarchy

/ˈhwɪɡɑːrki/

Definitions

1. noun

A government or system of government by a particular group, especially a small clique of politicians, often associated with corrupt or self-serving practices.

“The opposition accused the ruling party of being a whiggarchy, using their power to further their own interests at the expense of the nation.”

Synonyms

  • coterie
  • oligarchy

Antonyms

  • democracy
  • meritocracy