Etymology

kleptocracy

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Today it means: A corrupt and dishonest government or society characterised by theft and greed. Full definition →

Ancient Greek κρᾰ́τος (krắtos) ← Proto-Indo-European *kret- ← English klepto-
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  1. Englishklepto-
  2. Proto-Indo-European*kret-
  3. Ancient Greekκρᾰ́τος (krắtos)
  4. English todaykleptocracy

From klepto- + -cracy.

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