"gynocratic" meaning in All languages combined

See gynocratic on Wiktionary

Adjective [English]

Forms: more gynocratic [comparative], most gynocratic [superlative]
Etymology: From gyno- + -cratic. Etymology templates: {{confix|en|gyno|cratic}} gyno- + -cratic Head templates: {{en-adj}} gynocratic (comparative more gynocratic, superlative most gynocratic)
  1. Pertaining to government by women.

Alternative forms

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