squattocracy

/ skwɒˈtɒkrəsɪ /

noun

1. squatters collectively, regarded as rich and influential See squatter

Word History and Origins

Origin of squattocracy¹

C19: from squatter + -cracy

Example Sentences

The Minister for Lands, Mr. C. B. Dutton—himself 105 a large squatter—recognised the desirability of creating such a class, which would stand in the same relation to the "squattocracy" that the yeomen of Britain do to the large landowners.

From Project Gutenberg

For England's "county" aristocracy, Australia substituted its own "squattocracy"�men who had carved out for themselves sheep or cattle stations the size of Maryland and sent their sons to Cambridge or Oxford.

From Time Magazine Archive

It was here that the squattocracy was first successfully attacked.

From Project Gutenberg

The Bossiers and Beechams were leaders of swelldom among the squattocracy up the country, and firm and intimate friends.

From Project Gutenberg