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kindergarchy

noun

The state or phenomenon of children dominating, particularly in the context of children's needs, wishes, and preferences being accorded equal or greater status than those of adults.

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nounkindergarchy (uncountable)

uncountableThe state or phenomenon of children dominating, particularly in the context of children's needs, wishes, and preferences being accorded equal or greater status than those of adults.
The kindergarchy was alive and well in the Carlyle household, with Alice centre stage and Mum and Dad both fretting about being reduced to the role of indentured servants.
2011, James Craig, London Calling, SohoConstable, →ISBN

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Origin

Blend of kindergarten + -archy.

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APA

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

MLA

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

Chicago

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

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