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noun
Drug lords and others involved in organized crime as a dominant group in society; the influence or rule exerted by this group.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
A government influenced by such persons; a narcocracy.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: rare
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History
Etymology tree Ancient Greek ναρκόω (narkóō) English narco- English kleptocracy English narcokleptocracy From narco- (“of or pertaining to narcotics or their trade and use”) + kleptocracy (“corrupt and dishonest government characterised by greed”).
