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plantocracy


plan·to·cra·cy

noun \plan-ˈtä-krə-sē\

Definition of PLANTOCRACY

1
: a ruling class made up of planters
2
: government by planters

Origin of PLANTOCRACY

planter + -o- + -cracy
First Known Use: 1840

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