demonocracy

English

noun
Definitions
  • A government by or of (supernatural) demons, such as the government which in some mythologies exists in Hell.
  • Democracy when regarded as resulting in, or being no better than, government by figurative demons (i.e., evil people), or when otherwise held in contempt.

Etymology

Affix from English demon.

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English

demon

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