cleptocracy

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A form of kleptocracy — A corrupt and dishonest government or society characterised by theft and greed.

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Meanings

nouncleptocracy (plural cleptocracies)

plural cleptocracies

  1. alternativeAlternative form of kleptocracy.

Origin

From clepto- + -cracy.

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Cite this entry
APA

cleptocracy. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/cleptocracy

MLA

“cleptocracy.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/cleptocracy. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “cleptocracy,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/cleptocracy.

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