Gerontokratie

dieNoun

gerontocracy; rule by the elderly

English translations

  1. 01

    gerontocracy

Word details

German meaning
Eine Regierungsform, in der ältere Menschen die Macht innehaben.
English meaning
Gerontocracy
Synonym
Altersherrschaft
German example
In einer Gerontokratie werden Entscheidungen von den Ältesten getroffen.
English example
In a gerontocracy, decisions are made by the elders.
Type
Noun
Article
die
Singular Form
die Gerontokratie
Plural Form
die Gerontokratien

Example sentences with “Gerontokratie”

  1. Manche Firmen leiden unter einer Gerontokratie. (Some companies suffer from a gerontocracy.)

Frequently asked questions

Is Gerontokratie feminine?

Yes, it is feminine (die Gerontokratie).