lão quyền
Definition
- Noun:
- Gerontocracy: A political system, form of government, or social structure where power is held primarily by a ruling class of elderly individuals, typically based on the principle that older age brings wisdom and authority.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Chế độ lão quyền có thể làm chậm sự đổi mới. (A gerontocracy can slow down innovation.)
- Một số bộ lạc cổ đại được cai trị theo chế độ lão quyền. (Some ancient tribes were governed by a gerontocracy.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is often used in political science and sociological analysis to describe the dominance of older generations in leadership positions, sometimes implying resistance to change.
Variants and Related Words
- Lão quyền is a compound noun formed from "lão" (old, elderly) and "quyền" (power, authority). It is a direct equivalent of the English term "gerontocracy."
Synonyms
- Rule by the elderly: Descriptive phrase for gerontocracy.
- Elder rule: A less formal synonym.
Related Concepts
- Phong kiến (n): Feudalism (a different system of power structure).
- Dân chủ (n): Democracy (a contrasting system of power structure).