punditocracy
English
editEtymology
editNoun
editpunditocracy (plural not attested)
- A group of political pundits who are thought to have too much influence.
Usage notes
editUsually used as disparaging or tongue-in-cheek commentary on the extent of pundits' influence (alluding to aristocracy or theocracy), rather than to suggest that a government is literally led by pundits.