"taxocrat" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: taxocrats [plural]
Etymology: From tax + -o- + -crat. Etymology templates: {{af|en|tax|-o-|-crat}} tax + -o- + -crat Head templates: {{en-noun}} taxocrat (plural taxocrats)
  1. (informal, derogatory) A politician or bureaucrat supporting excessive taxes or spending. Tags: derogatory, informal Categories (topical): People, Taxation Related terms: spendocrat, taxaholic

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