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post-democracy

noun

Etymology

From post- + democracy.

  1. derived from δημοκρᾰτῐ́ᾱ
  2. derived from dēmocratia
  3. borrowed from democratie
  4. prefixed as post-democracy — “post + democracy”

Definitions

  1. A society where democratic procedure is only superficially relevant.

    • Britta is an entrepreneur with a cool and calculating head who skillfully exploits the business opportunities of postdemocracy—her heart only beats for her most private affairs.

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