Kleptokrat

derNoun

kleptocrat; ruler who uses political power to steal

English translations

  1. 01

    kleptocracy

Word details

German meaning
Ein Kleptokrat ist eine Person, die durch Korruption und Diebstahl öffentliche Gelder bereichert, oft in einer Regierungsposition.
English meaning
A kleptocrat is a person who enriches themselves through corruption and theft of public funds, often in a government position.
Synonym
Dieb
German example
Der Kleptokrat hortete Millionen von Dollar auf geheimen Bankkonten.
English example
The kleptocrat stashed millions of dollars in secret bank accounts.
Type
Noun
Article
der
Singular Form
der Kleptokrat
Plural Form
die Kleptokraten

Related words

Example sentences with “Kleptokrat”

  1. Der Kleptokrat bereicherte sich am Staatsvermögen. (The kleptocrat enriched himself with state assets.)

Frequently asked questions

How do you form the plural of Kleptokrat?

Kleptokrat is a masculine noun (der). It belongs to the 'n-declension', meaning it becomes 'Kleptokraten' in all cases except the nominative singular. The plural is 'die Kleptokraten'.