Cottonocracy

/ˌkɒtənˈɒkrəsi/

/ˌkɑːtənˈɑːkrəsi/

Translation of "cottonocracy" into Russian

Noun

/ˌkɒtənˈɒkrəsi/

/ˌkɑːtənˈɑːkrəsi/

cottonocracy

cottonocracies pl

хлопковая аристократия

The cottonocracy had significant influence over the economy in the southern United States before the Civil War.

Хлопковая аристократия имела значительное влияние на экономику южных штатов США до Гражданской войны.

Noun

/ˌkɒtənˈɒkrəsi/

/ˌkɑːtənˈɑːkrəsi/

A social class or group of people who have significant wealth and influence derived from the cotton industry.

In the 19th century, the cottonocracy held considerable power in the southern United States, shaping both the economy and politics of the region.

A society or system of government dominated by those who profit from the cotton trade; rule by cotton interests.

Abolitionists decried the cottonocracy that seemed to control every facet of national policy.