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caciquism — ēˌkizəm noun ( s) Etymology: Spanish caciquismo, from cacique + ismo ism : domination by caciques economic and administrative caciquism C.A.Buss * * * caciquˈism noun • • • Main Entry: ↑ … Useful english dictionary
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