isocracy

[ ahy-sok-ruh-see ]

noun

, plural i·soc·ra·cies.

1. a government in which all individuals have equal political power.

isocracy

/ ˌaɪsəʊˈkrætɪk; aɪˈsɒkrəsɪ /

noun

1. a form of government in which all people have equal powers
2. equality of political power

Derived Forms

• isocratic, adjective

Other Words From

• i·so·crat [ahy, -s, uh, -krat], noun
• iso·cratic adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of isocracy¹

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