A system of government or social structure where athletes or athletic values hold dominant power and influence.
From athlete (Greek athletikos) plus -cracy (Greek kratos meaning 'power' or 'rule'). This is a modern coinage blending athletic authority with political structures.
Ancient Sparta was arguably the closest real-world athletocracy—their entire society was built around athletic training for warfare, and athletes held the highest social status, which shaped every law and custom they created.
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