ribbonharvest

/ˈrɪbənˌhɑːvɪst/nounVerified New

The mass awarding of state honors to bind recipients — officials, journalists, business figures — into the regime's web of gratitude.

Each ribbon is small; the harvest is a class of people with something to lose. Honors function as retroactive loyalty contracts.

Etym. — ribbon + harvest; the crop is deference.

Novelty check: NEW · checked 2026-11-08

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