"sneerocracy" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: sneer + -ocracy. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|sneer|ocracy}} sneer + -ocracy Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} sneerocracy (uncountable)
  1. (UK, derogatory) Openly critical and condescending people viewed collectively. Tags: UK, derogatory, uncountable
    Sense id: en-sneerocracy-en-noun-k1XIfFha Categories (other): British English, English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -ocracy

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          "ref": "2011, Melanie Phillips, \"The election of Australia's new PM Tony Abbott is clear evidence that genuine conservative policies can win elections\", Daily Mail, 8 September 2013",
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