English

Alternative forms

• cleptocracy

Noun

kleptocracy ‎(plural kleptocracies)

1. A corrupt and dishonest government characterised by greed.
   • 2013 June 7, Gary Younge, “Hypocrisy lies at heart of Manning prosecution”, in The Guardian Weekly, volume 188, number 26, page 18:

     WikiLeaks did not cause these uprisings but it certainly informed them. The dispatches revealed details of corruption and kleptocracy that many Tunisians suspected, but could not prove, and would cite as they took to the streets.

Synonyms

• kleptarchy

Derived terms

• narcokleptocracy

Translations

See also

• mafia state