securocracy

noun — 2 senses

securocracy

noun

Etymology From security + -cracy (perhaps to rhyme with bureaucracy.

1

The police and security service that dominated the South African government in the 1980s.

2

Any of the powerful security services of certain other governments in countries throughout the world.

Related terms
securocrat, securocratic

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