squattocracy

noun

squat·​toc·​ra·​cy

skwätˈäkrəsē

plural -es

: the wealthy and influential owners of sheep ranches in Australia

were dependent upon the emerging squattocracy and the more highly paid government officials

—Bernard Smith

Word History

Etymology

squat entry 1 + -o- + -cracy

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