Thanatocracy

Pronunciation: /ˈtiˈhɑˈneɪtoʊˈsiˈɹeɪsi/

Thanatocracy (noun)

  1. A government or society controlled by leaders who are deceased.

Examples

  • In a thanatocracy, decisions are influenced by past leaders.
  • The nation struggled under a thanatocracy, where ancient laws prevailed.

Common collocations: ancient laws, influence decisions, struggle under

Synonyms of Thanatocracy

Formal