Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
mandarinate
Noun
ˈmændəˌrɪneɪt
Definition
A term referring to the governance or management of mandarins, often in a bureaucratic context.
Examples
- The mandarinate was responsible for many administrative decisions during the empire.
- In the novel, the hero challenged the existing mandarinate system that controlled the society.
- Reforms were proposed to reduce the influence of the mandarinate in local governance.
Meaning
Mandarinate pertains to the ruling class of bureaucrats, particularly in a historical or administrative sense, where officials are referred to as ‘mandarins’.
Synonyms
- Bureaucracy
- Administration
- Government officials
