English Dictionary

petticoat government

名詞

可算名詞 古風 軽蔑的 不可算名詞

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

日本語の意味

（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。

Some newspapers of the time derided the cabinet as a petticoat government, claiming it was controlled by the prime minister's wife and her female advisers.

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。

意味（1）

(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.

petticoat governments （ plural ）