kleptocratic

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English

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Etymology

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From klepto- +‎ -cratic.

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Adjective

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kleptocratic (comparative more kleptocratic, superlative most kleptocratic)

  1. Pertaining to a kleptocracy; characterised by rulers or leaders who are thieves.
    • 2008 June 29, Nick Mathiason, “New fight for Congo's riches”, in The Observer:
      Once the biggest company in Africa, Gecamines' production plunged during the kleptocratic dictatorship of President Mobutu Sese Seko (1965-97).

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