18 October 2015

timocracy

[tahy-mok-ruh-see]

noun, plural timocracies.

1. a form of government in which love of honor is the dominant motive of the rulers.
2. a form of government in which a certain amount of property is requisite as a qualification for office.

Origin of timocracy

Greek

1580-1590; earlier timocratie (< F) < Greek tīmokratía, equivalent to tīmo- (combining form of tīmḗ honor, worth) + -kratia -cracy

Related forms

timocratic [tahy-muh-krat-ik] (Show IPA), timocratical, adjective

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Examples from the Web for timocracy

Historical Examples

Out of this timocracy, or timarchy, the city will next pass into an oligarchy, or government of wealth.
Plato and the Other Companions of Sokrates, 3rd ed. Volume IV (of 4)
George Grote

The individual who answers to timocracy has some noticeable qualities.
The Republic
Plato

Yet the question might be asked, under what category we would place the timocracy, or government of the rich.
Introduction to the Literature of Europe in the Fifteenth, Sixteenth, and Seventeenth Centuries, Vol. 1
Henry Hallam

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Today’s quote

Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work.

– Thomas A. Edison

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