kleptocratic
UK/klɛptə(ʊ)ˈkɹatɪk/
kleptocratic adjective: pertaining to a kleptocracy; characterised by rulers or leaders who are thieves.
Adjective
kleptocratic (comparative more kleptocratic, superlative most kleptocratic)
- Pertaining to a kleptocracy; characterised by rulers or leaders who are thieves.
- Once the biggest company in Africa, Gecamines' production plunged during the kleptocratic dictatorship of President Mobutu Sese Seko (1965-97).2008 June 29, Nick Mathiason, “New fight for Congo's riches”, in The Observer
- Binance may be the biggest crypto house exposed, but it is simply the latest in a long line of financial institutions whose lack of money laundering oversight — and willingness to look the other way — has drawn in staggering amounts of illicit wealth and attracted the world’s leading criminal rings...2023 December 2, Casey Michel, “Opinion: Why crypto was the perfect tool for criminals and kleptocrats”, in CNN
Forms of kleptocratic
| comparative | more kleptocratic |
|---|---|
| superlative | most kleptocratic |
Origin of kleptocratic
From klepto- + -cratic.
Questions about kleptocratic
- What does kleptocratic mean?
- Kleptocratic means pertaining to a kleptocracy; characterised by rulers or leaders who are thieves.
- What part of speech is kleptocratic?
- Kleptocratic is an adjective.
- How do you pronounce kleptocratic?
- Kleptocratic is pronounced /klɛptə(ʊ)ˈkɹatɪk/ (UK).
Words near kleptocratic in the dictionary
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