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gerontocracy

noun

/ˌdʒerənˈtɑːkrəsi/

Meaning

A system of government or control by old people.

The country was seen as a gerontocracy, dominated by elderly leaders.

rule of elders, senior leadership, aged governance, old-age rule

youth leadership, democracy

political gerontocracy, ruled by gerontocracy, military gerontocracy

the aggregate of people living together in a more or less ordered community

The leading character or one of the major characters in a drama, movie, novel, or other fictional te...

The availability of liquid assets to a market or company; cash flow.

A healthcare professional who examines eyes and prescribes corrective lenses.

a spice made from ground dried chili peppers, used to add heat and flavor to food

Ability to adapt or be adapted to many different functions or activities.