Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
idiocracy
noun
/ɪdiˈɒkrəsi/
Definition
A government or society that is ruled by individuals who are considered to be unintelligent or ignorant.
Examples
- The film satirizes the concept of an idiocracy by portraying a future where stupidity prevails.
- Many believe that the rise of misinformation is leading us toward an idiocracy.
- Critics argue that the current political climate resembles an idiocracy.
Meaning
The term describes a system where decisions and leadership are dominated by lack of intelligence and knowledge.
Synonyms
- foolocracy
- ignorocracy
- stupocracy
