id·i·oc·ra·sy
| \ ˌidēˈäkrəsē \
plural -es
Definition of idiocrasy
: peculiarity of constitution : idiosyncrasy
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“Idiocrasy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/idiocrasy. Accessed 29 Jun. 2022.
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The first known use of idiocrasy was in 1653
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