narcokleptocracy

== English == === Etymology === From narco- (“of or pertaining to narcotics or their trade and use”) +‎ kleptocracy (“corrupt and dishonest government characterised by greed”). === Pronunciation === (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈnɑːkəʊklɛpˈtɒkɹəsi/ (General American) IPA(key): /ˈnɑɹkoʊˌklɛpˈtɑkɹəsi/ Hyphenation: nar‧co‧klep‧to‧cra‧cy === Noun === narcokleptocracy (plural narcokleptocracies) (rare) Drug lords and others involved in organized crime as a dominant group in society; the influence or rule exerted by this group. [from 20th c.] (rare) A government influenced by such persons; a narcocracy. [from 20th c.] ==== See also ==== narcostate