caciquism
/ (kəˈsiːkˌɪzəm) /
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noun
(esp in Spanish America) government by local political bosses
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Words nearby caciquism
Cachoeiro do Itapemirim, cachou, cachucha, cacimbo, cacique, caciquism, cack, cackermander, cack-handed, cackle, cackleberry
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How to use caciquism in a sentence
This Caciquism is described as a despotism a hundred times worse than that of the absolute kings (p. 33).
A History of the Inquisition of Spain; vol. 4|Henry Charles LeaIn addition to the social halo imparted by its possession, there is a condition grown out of it, known locally as “caciquism.”
A Woman's Impression of the Philippines|Mary H. (Mary Helen) FeeCaciquism is the social and political prestige exercised by a local man or family.
A Woman's Impression of the Philippines|Mary H. (Mary Helen) Fee