What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
mobocracy
Example
The country descended into mobocracy after the revolution, with no clear leadership or direction. [mobocracy: noun]
Example
The mobocracy was able to overthrow the government and establish their own rule. [mobocracy: collective noun]
ochlocracy
Example
The philosopher Plato warned against the dangers of ochlocracy, where the uneducated masses could easily be swayed by demagogues. [ochlocracy: noun]
Example
The country was on the brink of ochlocracy, with violent protests and riots erupting across the nation. [ochlocracy: collective noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Mobocracy and ochlocracy are both relatively uncommon words and are not often used in everyday language.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between mobocracy and ochlocracy?
Both mobocracy and ochlocracy are formal words and are more likely to be used in academic or political contexts.
