"kleptarchy" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: kleptarchies [plural]
Etymology: klepto- + -archy Etymology templates: {{confix|en|klepto|archy}} klepto- + -archy Head templates: {{en-noun}} kleptarchy (plural kleptarchies)
  1. Kleptocracy; rule by one or more thieves. Categories (topical): Corruption

Inflected forms

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