Definition
stratocracies
noun
- plural of stratocracy; governments or states ruled by military forces
Usage: political science term
Examples
- Several stratocracies emerged in the region following the civil wars.
- The historian studied the rise and fall of ancient stratocracies.
- Modern stratocracies often struggle with legitimacy issues.
- The transition from stratocracies to democratic governments proved challenging.
- Political scientists compare different types of stratocracies across cultures.
- These stratocracies maintained power through strict military control.