CEFR C1

punditocracy

noun

Meaning

A society or system in which political or social discourse is dominated by a group of self-proclaimed experts or commentators, often with a strong bias.

Examples

The rise of cable news and online media has been blamed for the growth of punditocracy.
Critics argue that punditocracy distracts from real policy-making and fosters division.

Synonyms: commentariat, expertocracy, intellectualism, opinionocracy

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punditocracy (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˌpʌn.dɪˈtɒk.rə.si/

Definition

A society or system in which political or social discourse is dominated by a group of self-proclaimed experts or commentators, often with a strong bias.

Examples

The rise of cable news and online media has been blamed for the growth of punditocracy.
Critics argue that punditocracy distracts from real policy-making and fosters division.

How to Use punditocracy

rise of punditocracy (collocation): The increasing prevalence or influence of punditocracy. — "The rise of punditocracy is often linked to the 24-hour news cycle."
influence of punditocracy (collocation): The effect or sway that punditocracy has on society or politics. — "Many worry about the negative influence of punditocracy on informed public debate."
critique of punditocracy (collocation): An analysis or evaluation that finds fault with punditocracy. — "The book offered a sharp critique of punditocracy and its role in political polarization."

Synonyms of punditocracy

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