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gynecocracy

gynecocracy

9.9
A government ruled by women
  • noun
  • /ˌɡaɪnəˈkɒkrəsi/
  • US
translation icon : ginecocracia
  • Many anthropologists debate whether true gynecocracies have ever existed in history.

Examples

  • In a gynecocracy, women hold the highest positions of power.

  • In ancient legends, the island nation was famous for its gynecocracy and female warriors.

  • The novel imagines a future world transformed by a global gynecocracy.

  • The concept of gynecocracy challenges traditional power structures.

  • In a gynecocracy, women hold the highest positions of power and influence in government.

  • The new policy initiatives reflect the unique perspectives that can arise under a gynecocracy.

  • Many advocates believe that a gynecocracy would lead to more equitable decision-making in society.

Synonyms

queendom
vsgynecocracy
1 7.7

A place ruled mainly by women

refers to any form of political rule by women rather than only monarchies
gynarchy
vsgynecocracy
9.9

A government where women have the main power

has identical meaning but uses a different technical term

Antonyms

androcratic
9.9

A society or government where men hold most power

Surface Forms

gynecocracy singular
gynecocracies plural

Morphology

gynecocracy = gyneco + cracy

The meaning is compositionally recoverable from the classical elements meaning 'woman' and 'rule', but the learned forms are not highly accessible to many B1 learners.

Etymology

Gynecocracy comes from Greek parts gyne- meaning 'woman' and -cracy meaning 'rule', the same -cracy you find in democracy. So, Gynecocracy is a government where women have the power.