virtuecrat

English

noun
Definitions
  • (informal) A political figure who preaches his or her own morals as a cultural imperative.

Etymology

Suffix from English virtue (inherent power efficacy of something, inherent power of a god other supernatural being).

Origin

English

virtue

Gloss

inherent power efficacy of something, inherent power of a god other supernatural being

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