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(dated, derogatory) Government by women, whether in politics or domestic affairs.

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petticoat government

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Source Word

petticoat government

countable dated derogatory uncountable

(dated, derogatory) Government by women, whether in politics or domestic affairs.

Japanese Meaning

（時代遅れかつ蔑称的に）女性、特に政治や家庭内での女性による統治・支配体制を意味する。

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Google Translation / DeepL Translation

当時の新聞の中には、その内閣を女性が支配する政府だと嘲笑し、首相の妻と彼女の女性顧問が実権を握っていると主張するものもあった。

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(dated, derogatory) Government by women, whether in politics or domestic affairs.

On my honour, Mrs. Courtenaye, you will make me an advocate for petticoat government, after such a specimen of its excellent influence. Still, my young friend, I am like the rest of the world—cannot leave well alone—must have you up to town.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

petticoat governments

（ plural ）

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