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This term derives from Greek [[γυναικοκρατία]] (''gyneco-'', a combining form of the Greek word for "woman") + ''crat'' ("rule") + ''[[-ia]]'' (abstract noun suffix). This is sometimes used as a more technically etymologically correct word for what is usually referred to as [[matriarchy]]. |
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[[Wikipedia:Neologism|Neologism]], no etymology, but constructed from Greek ''gune'', -''aikos'' ([[γυνἡ]], -αικος) 'woman' and ''kratia'' ([[κρατία]]) 'power'. Disambiguates usage of ''[[matriarchy]]'': ''gynecocracy'' refers to hypothetical societies ''ruled'' by women, distinct from [[matrilineal]] [[bequeath]]ing of property and [[matrilocal]] residence of brides. |
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Revision as of 02:07, 10 December 2008
English
Etymology
Neologism, no etymology, but constructed from Greek gune, -aikos (γυνἡ, -αικος) 'woman' and kratia (κρατία) 'power'. Disambiguates usage of matriarchy: gynecocracy refers to hypothetical societies ruled by women, distinct from matrilineal bequeathing of property and matrilocal residence of brides.
Noun
gynecocracy (uncountable)