gerontocracy
noun
ger·on·toc·ra·cy
ˌjer-ən-ˈtä-krə-sē 
plural gerontocracies
: rule by elders
specifically
: a form of social organization in which a group of old men or a council of elders dominates or exercises control
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Some political observers have expressed cautious optimism that Biden’s departure from the 2024 race could signal the beginning of the end of America’s gerontocracy, where power has been concentrated among older politicians.
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Karissa Waddick, USA TODAY, 27 July 2024
The Democratic Party is rebooting; the rest of its gerontocracy will soon follow Biden into retirement.
—David Von Drehle, Washington Post, 21 July 2024
Zoom out: All three branches of federal government have prompted conversations about America's gerontocracy.
—April Rubin, Axios, 21 July 2024
Harris would have the advantage of running on the successes of the Biden administration — while, of course, trying to explain away its failings — without that whole gerontocracy thing weighing on her candidacy.
—Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2024
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Karissa Waddick, USA TODAY, 27 July 2024
The Democratic Party is rebooting; the rest of its gerontocracy will soon follow Biden into retirement.
—David Von Drehle, Washington Post, 21 July 2024
Zoom out: All three branches of federal government have prompted conversations about America's gerontocracy.
—April Rubin, Axios, 21 July 2024
Harris would have the advantage of running on the successes of the Biden administration — while, of course, trying to explain away its failings — without that whole gerontocracy thing weighing on her candidacy.
—Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2024
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“Gerontocracy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gerontocracy. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.
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