"geocratic" meaning in All languages combined

See geocratic on Wiktionary

Adjective [English]

Etymology: geo- + -cratic Etymology templates: {{confix|en|geo|cratic}} geo- + -cratic Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} geocratic (not comparable)
  1. Characterized by increase in land masses relative to areas covered by oceans. Tags: not-comparable

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