"lootocracy" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: lootocracies [plural]
Etymology: Blend of loot + plutocracy, or pluto- + -cracy. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|loot|plutocracy}} Blend of loot + plutocracy, {{confix|en|pluto|cracy}} pluto- + -cracy Head templates: {{en-noun|-|+}} lootocracy (usually uncountable, plural lootocracies)
  1. (derogatory) A corrupt political system in which the elite fraudulently help themselves to money or resources intended for other purposes. Tags: derogatory, uncountable, usually Categories (topical): Corruption Related terms: lootocrat, lootocratic, kleptocracy

Inflected forms

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