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punditocracy

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English

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Etymology

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From pundit +‎ -ocracy.

Noun

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punditocracy (plural not attested)

  1. A group of political pundits who are thought to have too much influence.

Usage notes

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Usually used as disparaging or tongue-in-cheek commentary on the extent of pundits' influence (alluding to aristocracy or theocracy), rather than to suggest that a government is literally led by pundits.