Oligarchy
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɒlɪˌɡɑːki/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Oligarchy is a noun meaning A government run by and for only a few, often the aristocracy, the wealthy, or their friends and associates.
Meaning
A government run by and for only a few, often the aristocracy, the wealthy, or their friends and associates.
More Meanings
- A state ruled by such a government.
- Those who make up an oligarchic government.
Example Sentences
The Itasca Project is just one example of existing oligarchy, and a surprisingly open one at that.
The modern British oligarchy—particularly during periods of Tory rule—has been called a chumocracy.
The 1832 Reform Act aimed to transform the British oligarchy and allow Parliament to represent the interests of a broader range of the population.
It's an oligarchy because these families own and run almost everything that makes money in El Salvador. Coffee gave birth to the oligarchy in the late 19th century, and economic growth has revolved around them ever since.
Word Forms
- oligarchies
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include oligarch, elite, aristocracy, stratocracy, gerontocracy, plutocracy.
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