androcracy

[ an-drok-ruh-see ]

noun

1. social and political rule by men.

Other Words From

• an·dro·crat·ic [an-dr, uh, -, krat, -ik], adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of androcracy¹

andro- + -cracy

Example Sentences

Some think the system’s androcracy simply perpetuates itself, as powerful men promote other men to positions of power.

From Economist