mobocracy

Meanings

• noun

  A form of government in which the power is held by the mob or crowd, rather than by elected representatives.

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Synonyms

ochlocracy

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Variants

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mobocracies , mobocracy , mobocrat , mobocratic , mobocrats

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Etymology

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From the Greek words 'mobos' (mob) and 'kratos' (power).

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Trivia

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1. Mobocracy is not a common form of government in modern times.

2. The term 'mobocracy' was popularized during the French Revolution, when the mob ruled Paris for a brief period.

3. Mobocracy is often used as a negative term to describe a government that is ruled by the mob or the crowd, rather than by the rule of law.

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Related Concepts

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1. Democracy: A form of government in which power is held by the people through elected representatives.

2. Anarchy: A state of disorder and chaos in which there is no government or rule of law.

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Culture

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Mobocracy is often used in a derogatory sense to describe a government that is ruled by the mob or the crowd, rather than by elected representatives or the rule of law. It is contrasted with democracy, where power is held by the people through elected representatives.

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3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'mobocracy' starts with the letter 'm', which sounds like 'mob'.

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