Etymology

ochlocrat

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Today it means: An adherent of the principle of ochlocracy; an advocate of mob rule. Full definition →

Ancient Greek κρᾰ́τος (krắtos) ← Proto-Indo-European *kret- ← English ochlo-
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  1. Englishochlo-
  2. Proto-Indo-European*kret-
  3. Ancient Greekκρᾰ́τος (krắtos)
  4. English todayochlocrat

From ochlo- (“mob”) + -o- + -crat (“supporter of rule thereby”).

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