ochlocratical

Meanings

• adjective

  A form of government in which the power is held by the mob or crowd, often resulting in chaos and violence.

  - "The ochlocratic rule led to widespread violence and chaos."
  - "The mob's ochlocratic behavior caused the downfall of the government."

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Variants

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ochlocracies , ochlocracy , ochlocrat , ochlocratic , ochlocratical , ochlocrats

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Etymology

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From the Greek words 'okhlos' meaning 'mob' or 'crowd' and 'kratos' meaning 'power'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'ochlocracy' was first used by the ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle.

2. Ochlocracy is often seen as the opposite of 'oligarchy', which is a form of government in which power is held by a small group of people.

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1. Democracy: Although ochlocracy and democracy share some similarities, such as the idea of rule by the people, ochlocracy is characterized by mob rule and chaos, while democracy is characterized by the rule of law and the protection of individual rights.

2. Anarchy: Ochlocracy can be seen as a form of anarchy, as it is characterized by the absence of a central authority or government.

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Culture

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Ochlocracy is often used in political discourse to describe a government that is ruled by the mob or the crowd, rather than by the rule of law. It is a form of government that is characterized by chaos, violence, and instability.

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   - To remember the meaning of ochlocracy, you can associate it with the image of a mob, which is chaotic and violent.

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