kyriarchy

Meaning

Noun

A system of ruling and oppression in which many people may interact and act as oppressor or oppressed.

Origin

From Ancient Greek κύριος ("lord, master") -archy, modelled after German Herrschaft ("lordship; dominion, reign") and expanding on patriarchy. .

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