der Oligarch
Translation
oligarch
Examples
Ein reicher Oligarch beeinflusst die Politik.
A rich oligarch influences politics.
Grammar Patterns
((an oligarch)) an oligarch A rich oligarch influences politics.
Similar Words
Synonyms: magnate, tycoon, plutocrat
Etymology
From Ancient Greek 'olígos' (few) + 'arkhḗ' (rule), meaning 'rule by the few'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'oli-' like 'oil' and 'garch' like 'ruler' – a ruler who became powerful through oil, a common image of an oligarch.