gynecocracy

Meanings

• noun

  A form of government in which women hold power.

  - "In ancient Greece, the island of Aphrodite was ruled by a gynecocracy."
  - "The novel 'The Scarlet Letter' portrays a society where women hold power in a gynecocracy."

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Synonyms

gynocracy

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Variants

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gynecocracies , gynecocracy , gynecocratic

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Etymology

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From the Greek words 'gyne' (woman) and 'kratos' (power).

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Trivia

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1. The term 'gynecocracy' was first coined by the ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle.

2. In some cultures, women held significant power and influence, but were not officially in government positions, making it more of a gynarchy than a gynecocracy.

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Related Concepts

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1. Matriarchy: A related concept to gynecocracy is matriarchy, where women hold power in all aspects of society, not just government.

2. Patriarchy: The opposite of gynecocracy is patriarchy, where men hold power in all aspects of society.

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Culture

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Gynecocracy has been a topic of interest in feminist literature and studies, exploring the implications of women holding political power.

How to Memorize "gynecocracy"

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   - Imagine a society where women hold the reins of power.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'gynecocracy' with 'women in power'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'gyne' means 'woman' and 'kratos' means 'power'.

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