corpocracy en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree English corp(orate) Ancient Greek -ο- (-o-)der. Latin -o-bor. English -o- Proto-Indo-European *kret-der. Ancient Greek κρᾰ́τος (krắtos) Proto-Indo-European *-h₂ Proto-Indo-European *-éh₂ Proto-Indo-European *-i-eh₂ Proto-Hellenic *-íā Ancient Greek -ῐ́ᾱ (-ĭ́ā) Ancient Greek -κρᾰτῐ́ᾱ (-krătĭ́ā)bor. English -cracy English corpocracy From corp(orate) + -o- + -cracy.
Meanings
- A corporate bureaucracy, characterized by ineffective management.
- A society where the interests of large corporations control economic and political decisions.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| corpocracies | Number=Plur | lexicographic |