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Word of the Day – Isocracy

By May 22, 2025Word of the Day

Isocracy (noun)

ai-sok-ras-ee

A government in which all individuals have equal political power.

From the Greek word isokratía, dating back to 1645–55. See iso-, -cracy

Example sentences

“The notion of an isocracy is great, but people who want power tend to also want to be at the top of the power structure.”

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