Plutocracy
/ˌpluːˈtɒkrəsi/
Definitions
- (n.) A form of government or society ruled or controlled by the wealthy.
The country was often criticized for its plutocracy, where only the richest influenced laws.
Forms
- plutocracies
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Commentary
Often used to critique disproportionate wealth influence in politics; distinguish from oligarchy by the emphasis on wealth as the ruling factor.
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