aretecracy

发音

US /ˌɛɹ.ɪˈtɛk.ɹə.si/
UK /ˌæ.ɹɪˈtɛk.ɹə.si/

词形变化

aretecracies 复数 aretecracies

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    A form of governance or political organization in which authority or eligibility for public office is based on virtue, moral excellence, or demonstrated civic merit.

    可数 不可数
  2. 2.

    A system of government in which candidates are required to meet prior ethical, civic, or professional qualifications before standing for election, with political authority ultimately conferred through free electoral processes.

    可数 不可数

词源

From Ancient Greek ἀρετή (aretḗ, “virtue, excellence”) + -cracy, from κράτος (krátos, “power, rule”).

来源：wiktionary