mediocracy


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mediocracy

(ˌmiːdɪˈɒkrəsɪ)
n, pl -cies
rule by mediocre people
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mediocracy

government or dominance of society by the médiocre.
See also: Society
government or dominance of society by the mediocre.
See also: Government
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