ide·oc·ra·cy
| \ ˌīdēˈäkrəsē, ˌid- \
plural -es
Definition of ideocracy
: government or social management based on abstract ideas
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“Ideocracy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ideocracy. Accessed 7 Jul. 2022.
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