Posted on 09/15/2011 6:40:45 AM PDT by secret garden
In order that we might all raise the level of discourse and expand our language abilities, here is the daily post of "Word for the Day".
kleptocracy (klep-TOK-ruh-see) noun:
A government by the corrupt in which rulers use their official positions for personal gain.
Example sentence:
"Mubarak was the leader of a brutal dictatorship and kleptocracy. He enriched himself and his family and friends at the expense of the people."
---A Trial Tyrants Will Heed; Winnipeg Free Press (Canada); Aug 4, 2011.
Etymology:
From Greek klepto-, from kleptes (thief) + -cracy (rule). Earliest documented use: 1819.
The sentence must, in some way, relate to the news of the day. The Review threads are linked for your edification. ;-)
Practice makes perfect.....post on....
Review Thread One: Word For The Day, Thursday 11/14/02: Raffish (Be SURE to check out posts #92 and #111 on this thread!)
Review Thread Two: Word For The Day, Tuesday 1/14/03: Roister
Review Thread Three: Word For The Day, Tuesday 1/28/03: Obdurate
WFB's attempt to emulate us ; ) No pushing at the door please!
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