demonocracy

== English == === Etymology === From demono- +‎ -cracy. The second sense is a pun on democracy. First use appears c. 1713. === Pronunciation === Rhymes: -ɒkɹəsi === Noun === demonocracy (countable and uncountable, plural demonocracies) A government by or of (supernatural) demons, such as the government which in some mythologies exists in Hell. (politics, derogatory) A democracy. (when regarded as resulting in, or being no better than, a government run by figurative demons (i.e., malevolent people), or when otherwise held in contempt). 2005-06, Matthew Bellamy, "Assassin", Black Holes and Revelations Oppose and disagree, destroy demonocracy. ==== Related terms ==== === References === === Anagrams === ecodormancy