What does kleptocracy mean?
A system of government where the ruler or ruling class exercises total control over the means of production and distribution of goods and services, often through corrupt or oppressive means, and where the ruler or ruling class is characterized by a tendency to steal or plunder.
Example
"The kleptocracy that ruled the country for decades left its people in poverty and despair."
Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.