noun

oligarchy

oligarchy

The country was ruled by a wealthy oligarchy.

The country was ruled by a wealthy oligarchy.

Critics say the nation is becoming an oligarchy.

Critics say the nation is becoming an oligarchy.

an oligarchy a form of government run by a small number of people The country is run by an oligarchy.

Synonyms: autocracy, plutocracy; Antonyms: democracy

From Greek 'oligarkhia', from 'oligos' (few) + 'arkhein' (to rule).

The prefix 'oligo-' means 'few'. So it's rule by the few.

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