Complete Definition of "gynecocracy"

English

Etymology
This term derives from Greek γ�ναικοκ�α�ία (gyneco-, a combining form of the Greek word for "woman") + crat ("rule") + -ia (abstract noun suffix). This is sometimes used as a more technically etymologically correct word for what is usually referred to as matriarchy.

Noun
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  1. A society ruled by women.

Alternative spellings
A variant form with haplology is gynocracy.

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