epistocracy/ˌɛpɪˈstɑkɹəsi/EtymologyFrom Ancient Greek ἐπιστήμη (epistḗmē, “knowledge”) + suffix -κρατία (-kratía), from κράτος (krátos, “power, rule”).nounA rule by citizens with political knowledge, or a proposed political system which concentrates political power in citizens according to their knowledge.“So maybe it’s time to consider an alternative to democracy called epistocracy. In a democracy, every citizen gets an equal right to vote. In an epistocracy, voting power is widespread, but votes are weighted: More knowledgeable citizens’ votes count more.”A government run by citizens with political knowledge.