A form of government in which the people believe they're in a democracy when they really are in a "soft power" controlled authoritarian government.
The United States of America is a hypnocracy.
by Lindsee August 13, 2007
Hypnocracy is a form of government that uses mainstream and corporate media outlets too, hypnotize or brainwash its citizens into thinking they have democracy or freedom of choice.
by TyloxUno June 25, 2016
A government that uses mainstream, corporate media facets to program or brainwash its citizens into believing in the illusion of democracy and choice.
Hypnocracy ruled the country. The citizens believed their vote counted. Little did they know it was an illusion of choice.
by TyloxUno June 25, 2016