punditocracy
English
Etymology
Noun
punditocracy (plural punditocracies)
- A group of political pundits or commentators perceived as wielding excessive influence over public opinion and discourse.
Usage notes
- Usually used as disparaging or tongue-in-cheek commentary on the extent of the influences of pundits (alluding to aristocracy or theocracy), rather than to suggest that a government is literally led by pundits.