Etymology

quangocracy

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Today it means: Rule by quangos or similar unelected bodies. Full definition →

First used 20th c.Ancient Greek κρᾰ́τος (krắtos) ← Proto-Indo-European *kret- ← English quango
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  1. Englishquango
  2. Proto-Indo-European*kret-
  3. Ancient Greekκρᾰ́τος (krắtos)
  4. English todayquangocracy

From quango + -cracy.

First known use, by meaning

  • from 20th c. Rule by quangos or similar unelected bodies.

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