squattocracy

squattocracy
wealthy landowners considered as a class

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  • squattocracy — /skwɒˈtɒkrəsi / (say skwo tokruhsee) noun the long established and wealthy landowners who regard themselves as an aristocracy: *There is no doubt that the diggers saw the English governor and his squattocracy as deliberately exploiting them. –al… …  

  • squattocracy — skwäd.ˈäkrəsē noun ( es) Etymology: squat (I) + o + cracy : the wealthy and influential owners of sheep ranches in Australia were dependent upon the emerging squattocracy and the more highly paid government officials Bernard Smith …   Useful english dictionary

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  • squattocracy — Australian Slang Australian old money folk, who made their fortunes by being first on the scene and grabbing the land …   English dialects glossary

  • squattocracy — government by squatters Forms of Government …   Phrontistery dictionary

  • squattocracy — squat·toc·ra·cy …   English syllables

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