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Definition of kleptocrat

kleptocrat

/ˈklɛp.tə.kræt/
klep · to · crat
Adverb:kleptocratically
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Plural:kleptocrats
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Adjective:kleptocratic
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kleptocrat Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A ruler or government official who uses their political power to steal their country's resources and amass personal wealth at the expense of the wider population.

Example

"The investigative report revealed how the kleptocrat had funneled billions of dollars in state oil revenues into offshore bank accounts."

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• Nearby Words

klaxon
kleenex
klepto
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kleptomania
kleptomaniac
klezmer

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 19th century as a back-formation from "kleptocracy," combining the Ancient Greek "kleptes" (thief) and "-krates" (ruler).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Kleptocrat. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 2, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/kleptocrat
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