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ochlocracy
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democracy spoiled by demagoguery and the rule of passion over reason
Ochlocracy is a form of government where power is controlled by an unruly mob driven by emotion and manipulation rather than rational thought or principle. It matters because it represents democracy corrupted by demagogues—leaders who appeal to people's passions instead of reason—which can undermine the fairness and stability that healthy democracy requires.
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Within Vinony's link graph, ochlocracy is referenced by 729 other articles, and connects out to government, dictatorship and lynching.
Vinony files it under Crowd psychology, Democracy and Government crises.
Its subject is documented across 52 Wikipedia language editions.
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