Gerontocracy (noun)
jer-an-tok-ra-see
A state, society, or group governed by old people.
Mid 19th century from Greek gerōn, geront- ‘old man’ + -cracy.
Example sentences
“Let’s be honest, the USA is actually a gerontocracy.”
jer-an-tok-ra-see
A state, society, or group governed by old people.
Mid 19th century from Greek gerōn, geront- ‘old man’ + -cracy.
“Let’s be honest, the USA is actually a gerontocracy.”