TIMOCRACY


Meaning of TIMOCRACY in English

n. (pl. -ies) 1 a form of government in which possession of property is required in order to hold office. 2 a form of government in which rulers are motivated by love of honour. øøtimocratic adj. [OF timocracie f. med.L timocratia f. Gk timokratia f. time honour, worth + kratia -CRACY]

English main colloquial, spoken dictionary.      Английский основной разговорный словарь.