demonocracy

Definition

A government by or of (supernatural) demons, such as the government which in some mythologies exists in Hell.

Etymology

From demono- + -cracy. The second sense is a pun on democracy. First use appears c. 1713.

Example Sentences

• "Demonocracy, the Government of Devils ..."
• "Thus we see, that while the theological and doctrinal poet inaugurated male supremacy in the person of the godhead in heaven, of humanity on earth, and of demonocracy in hell, so did the philosopher propound the universal prevalence, and irresistable omnipotence, of the male principle throughout the whole of existence."
• "[…] a magic book printed in 1612, in which the various dignitaries of the demonocracy are described according to their rank and position."