Dictionary Entry
plutocracy
Part of SpeechnounPronunciation/pluːˈtɒkɹəsi/Word FrequencyNot availableCurriculum FrequencyLess common (1)Government by the wealthy.
In a Sentence
“The country was criticized for being a plutocracy, where only the richest citizens held significant political power.”
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Origin
From Greek 'ploutos' (wealth) and 'kratos' (rule).
Common Phrases
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Synonyms
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