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poshocracy

poshocracy noun: a social elite.

Noun

poshocracy

  1. A social elite.
    • Scientists are taken at their word, which has little to do with their character. A poshocracy exists in which scientists from smart universities and research centers can tell us anything and it is widely accepted as gospel.1996, James R. Fisher, The Taboo Against Being Your Own Best Friend, page 166
    • This, and perhaps a remark I made about the silly playfulness of the poshocracy, gave deep offence and led to the 'wrecking', as I called it, of my allotted rooms in the Old Court.2003, M. E. Bury, E. J. Winter, Corpus Christi: Within Living Memory, page 26

Examples of poshocracy in a sentence

  • 'Too confoundedly poshocracy for my liking,' grunted Philip.2006, The Wentworths: Alias 'un-named', page 256:
  • We used to watch the Poshocracy from our window as they walked about the court, met, waved gaily, exchanged suitably jolly greetings.2013, Christopher Isherwood, Lions and Shadows, page 37:

Origin of poshocracy

From posh + -o- + -cracy.

Questions about poshocracy

What does poshocracy mean?
Poshocracy means a social elite.
How do you use poshocracy in a sentence?
'Too confoundedly poshocracy for my liking,' grunted Philip.
What part of speech is poshocracy?
Poshocracy is a noun.

Words near poshocracy in the dictionary

  1. poshintang
  2. poshlost
  3. poshly
  4. poshness
  5. posho
  6. poshocracy
  7. poshocrat
  8. poshocrats
  9. poshoes
  10. poshos
  11. poshteen

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