chumocracy

English

noun

Definitions

government characterised by the appointment to office of friends, or those of similar social background, of those in power

Etymology

Suffix from English chum.

Origin

English

chum

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Distribution of cognates by language

Geogrpahic distribution of cognates

Cognates and derived terms

chum English
chumbox English
chumbucket English
chummage English
chummer English
chummery English
chummo English
chummy English
chumship English
chumsicle English
chum French
cymrawd Welsh