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phallocracy

Syllabification: (phal·loc·ra·cy)
Pronunciation: /faˈläkrəsē/

Definition of phallocracy

noun (plural phallocracies)

  • a society or system that is dominated by men and in which the male sex is thought superior.

Derivatives

phallocratic

Pronunciation: /ˌfaləˈkratik/

adjective

Origin:

1970s: from Greek phallos 'phallus' + -cracy

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