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inheritocracy.

An economic situation in which individuals' prosperity is mainly dependent on inherited wealth rather than income from work or other sources.

13 characters6 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun
  1. An economic situation in which individuals' prosperity is mainly dependent on inherited wealth rather than income from work or other sources.

    countable · uncountable
Where this word comes from

From inherit + -o- + -cracy.

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