Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

ergatocracies

Noun

ˌər-gə-ˈtä-krə-sēz

Definition

A form of government or social system where the working class or laborers hold power.

Examples

A society led by ergatocracies may focus on the needs and rights of workers over those of the capitalist class.
In some theorized ergatocracies, decisions would be made through direct worker participation.

Meaning

Ergatocracies refers to systems where the organization and authority are predominantly in the hands of workers or laborers rather than traditional elites or owners.