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Term: cracy

Description:

Cracy is a suffix used in English language to denote a form of government or rule by a certain group or class of people.

Senses and Usages:

Sense 1:

In political terms, cracy refers to a form of government or rule by a specified group or class of people.

Example: Democracy is a cracy where the power lies with the people.

Sense 2:

Cracy can also refer to a system of rule or governance characterized by a specific philosophy, principle, or doctrine.

Example: Theocracy is a cracy where religious authorities govern the state.

Sense 3:

Cracy can also be used informally or conversationally to suggest an excessive or extreme obsession or enthusiasm for a particular thing or activity.

Example: My friend has a serious coffee-cracy; he can't go a day without multiple cups of coffee!

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