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idiocracy

(slang, derogatory) A society where idiocy is the norm, often denoting the current state of the world.

ˌɪdiˈɒkɹəsiDocumented since 2000s2000sGen ZCurrent166 viewsLast reviewed Jun 29, 2026+ Add a definition
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Born ~2006 · 1 year of recorded use
2006Born2026: 5 citationsToday, 2026
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#1·Apr 27, 2026

(slang, derogatory) A society where idiocy is the norm, often denoting the current state of the world.

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  • “Who would have thought idiots hiring other idiots would get you an idiocracy.?”

  • “Oh why the hell not? #GoldenAgeOfFraud #idiocracy”

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  • “They must only be more stupid than he is. Idiocracy….”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “Who would have thought idiots hiring other idiots would get you an idiocracy.?”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “And don’t forget some Idiocracy thrown in the mix…”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “The Idiocracy That Is The 2026 Met Gala open.substack.com/pub/jennifer...”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
  • “Oh why the hell not? #GoldenAgeOfFraud #idiocracy”

    — Bluesky· May 2026
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#2·Apr 27, 2026

(jocular, politics) A government run by idiots.

Origin: From . The word was coined by the writers of a 2006 movie about the topic, which some have interpreted as presaging, through caricature, the state of the world. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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"idiocracy" means: A government run by idiots.. This is a fairly neutral word with no inherent risk attached. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than something dangerous. If your child uses it, context will usually make the meaning clear. A brief, curious question about where they heard it is generally enough to know whether to follow up.

For ESL learners

"idiocracy" means: A government run by idiots.. Register: neutral, standard English, usable in most everyday contexts. A common non-native mistake is to use the word in the wrong register, or to assume one fixed meaning when it is actually polysemous; always check the surrounding register and the audience before producing it yourself. In formal writing, prefer a neutral synonym or a short descriptive phrase, and use this word only when you have heard or read it being used naturally in a comparable context.

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