A gerontocracy is a form of rule in which a political entity is ruled by leaders who are substantially older than most of the population. In many political structures, power within the ruling class accumulates with age, making the oldest individuals the most powerful.
A gerontocracy is a form of rule in which a political entity is ruled by leaders who are substantially older than most of the population. In many political structures, power within the ruling class accumulates with age, making the oldest individuals the most powerful.
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