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ochlocrat

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

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  • Received-Pronunciation: /ˈɒkləkɹæt/

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noun

Meaning 1

An adherent of the principle of ochlocracy; an advocate of mob rule.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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History

Etymology

Etymology tree English ochlo- Ancient Greek -ο- (-o-)der. Latin -o-bor. English -o- Proto-Indo-European *kret- Ancient Greek κρᾰ́τος (krắtos)bor. English -crat English ochlocrat From ochlo- (“mob”) + -o- + -crat (“supporter of rule thereby”).