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kleptocratic

adj · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • UK: /klɛptə(ʊ)ˈkɹatɪk/

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adj

Meaning 1

Pertaining to a kleptocracy; characterised by rulers or leaders who are thieves.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From klepto- + -cratic.

Across languages

Translations

12 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • French: kleptocratique — pertaining to a kleptocracy
  • French: cleptocratique — pertaining to a kleptocracy
  • German: kleptokratisch — pertaining to a kleptocracy
  • Hungarian: kleptokrata — pertaining to a kleptocracy
  • Hungarian: kleptokratikus — pertaining to a kleptocracy
  • Italian: cleptocratico — pertaining to a kleptocracy
  • Romanian: cleptocrat — pertaining to a kleptocracy
  • Russian: клептократи́ческий (kleptokratíčeskij) — pertaining to a kleptocracy
  • Spanish: cleptocrático — pertaining to a kleptocracy
  • Swedish: kleptokratisk — pertaining to a kleptocracy
  • Swedish: tjuvaktig — pertaining to a kleptocracy
  • Ukrainian: клептократи́чний (kleptokratýčnyj) — pertaining to a kleptocracy