1. Plural of idiocracy: a form of government or system run by or controlled by idiots or people of low intelligence.
Usage: informal; often used satirically or critically to describe incompetent governance

Examples

• The satirical film depicted various idiocracies throughout history.
• Critics argued that the administration's policies reflected idiocracies rather than sound governance.
• Some commentators jokingly referred to the chaotic decision-making as evidence of idiocracies at work.
• The novel explored how idiocracies could emerge in dystopian societies.
• Political analysts sometimes use the term idiocracies to describe systems lacking competent leadership.