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squattocracy
noun
squat·toc·ra·cy
\skwätˈäkrəsē\
Definition of squattocracy
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: the wealthy and influential owners of sheep ranches in Australia were dependent upon the emerging squattocracy and the more highly paid government officials — Bernard Smith
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Origin and Etymology of squattocracy
1squat + -o- + -cracy
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