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timocracy

Pronunciation: /tɪˈmɒkrəsi/

Definition of timocracy

noun (plural timocracies)

chiefly Philosophy

1a form of government in which possession of property is required in order to hold office.

2a form of government in which rulers are motivated by ambition or love of honour.

Derivatives

timocratic

Origin:

late 15th century: from Old French timocracie, via medieval Latin from Greek timokratia, from timē 'honour, worth' + -kratia 'power'. timocracy (sense 1) reflects Aristotle's usage, timocracy (sense 2) Plato's