isocracy

An isocracy ensures that every citizen has an equal vote in the assembly.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A system of government based on equal political power: "Isocracy" refers to a form of government in which all citizens have equal political rights and authority, with no distinctions based on wealth, social class, or other factors.

Usage Examples

• (A government where all citizens share equal power.)
• (A system of equal political rights.)

Advanced Usage

• "To establish an isocracy": to create a political system where power is equally distributed among all citizens.
  • The revolutionary leaders sought to establish an isocracy, abolishing all hereditary privileges. (They aimed for equal political power for everyone.)

Variants and Related Words

• Isocratic (adj): relating to or characteristic of isocracy.

  • The isocratic ideal influenced many democratic movements. (Pertaining to equal political power.)

• Isocratically (adv): in a manner that promotes or reflects equal political power.

  • The council was organized isocratically, with each member having one vote. (With equal political authority.)

Synonyms

• Equalitarianism: the principle that all people are equal and deserve equal rights and opportunities.
• Political equality: the condition of having the same political rights and power.

Related Idioms

• One person, one vote: a principle closely associated with isocracy, meaning each individual's vote carries equal weight.
  • The election was conducted on the principle of one person, one vote, reflecting isocracy. (Each citizen had equal political influence.)