"necropolitics" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: From necro- + politics, coined by Cameroonian philosopher and political scientist Achille Mbembe. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|necro|politics}} necro- + politics, {{coin|en|Q340234|nocap=1|nocat=1}} coined by Cameroonian philosopher and political scientist Achille Mbembe Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} necropolitics (uncountable)
  1. The relationship between sovereignty and power over life and death. Wikipedia link: necropolitics Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Politics Derived forms: necropolitical Related terms: biopower, necropolis, necropower
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