ˌ ̷ ̷nə̇ˈkäkrəsē — see gyn- noun
( -es )
Etymology: Greek gynaikokratia, from gynaiko- gynec- + -kratia -cracy
1. : political and social supremacy of women — contrasted with androcracy ; compare matriarchy
2. : petticoat rule — usually used disparagingly
• gyne·co·crat ̷ ̷ˈnēkəˌkrat, ˈ ̷ ̷nə̇kōˌ- noun -s
• gyne·co·crat·ic ̷ ̷|nēkə|krad.ik, | ̷ ̷_nə̇kō|- also gyne·co·crat·i·cal -d.ə̇kəl adjective