mirrortocracy

English

Etymology

Blend of mirror +‎ meritocracy.

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA^(key): /ˌmɪ.ɹəˈtɒkɹəsi/
• (US) IPA^(key): /ˌmiɹ.ɚˈtɑkɹəsi/

Noun

mirrortocracy (countable and uncountable, plural mirrortocracies)

1. A type of society where wealth, income, and social status are assigned through resemblance or similarity to those already in power.