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衆愚政治 (shuuguseiji) Japanese meaning: mob rule | Kotomora
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Ochlocracy is sometimes regarded as a degenerate form of democracy.
Ancient Greek philosophers discussed the dangers of mob rule.
Kanji 衆 masses, great numbers, multitude 愚 foolish, folly, absurdity 治 reign, be at peace, calm down Related words 民みん 主しゅ 主しゅ 義ぎ 民主主義 is neutral 'democracy', while 衆愚政治 is a pejorative term for mob rule or ochlocracy, implying irrational or unprincipled mass governance.
衆しゅう 愚ぐ 衆愚 is a shorter noun meaning 'the foolish masses' or 'mob', often used attributively. 衆愚政治 specifically refers to the political system or rule by such a mob.
Written forms 衆愚政治
しゅうぐせいじ
Standard kanji spelling. The reading しゅうぐせいじ is more common than しゅぐせいじ.
しゅぐせいじ
Alternate reading, less common. Lists both readings.
しゅぐせいじ
Etymology Compound of 衆 (many people, masses), 愚 (foolish), and 政治 (politics, government). The term is a calque from Western political philosophy, likely translating 'ochlocracy' or 'mob rule'.
