Tuesday, May 16, 2017

Word of the Day

I learned a new word in the last twenty four hours...

Kakistocracy (Greek kakistos, worst, superlative of kakos, bad; see caco– + –cracy.) 
Government by the worst persons. 
A state or society governed by its least suitable or competent citizens.
‘The modern regime is at once a plutocracy and a kakistocracy’

2 comments:

  1. Improving your vocabulary? Wow, didn't realize you were part of the east-coast liberal elite. :)

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  2. Aw shucks. Just an ordinary garden variety logophile with a sublime streak of redneck...

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