plutocracy

/plu:'tɔkrəsi/ Cách viết khác : (plutarchy) /'lpu:tɑ:ki/
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Definition

Noun: 1. A political system governed by the wealthy people: A form of government or society where power is held by or concentrated in the hands of a small, wealthy class. The term implies that political influence and control are directly derived from wealth.

Examples of Usage
Advanced Usage
  • "to be accused of being/becoming a plutocracy": This phrase is commonly used in political criticism to describe a perceived degeneration of a democratic system.
    • The nation is increasingly accused of becoming a plutocracy, where the concerns of ordinary citizens are ignored.
  • "the rise/emergence of a plutocracy": Describes the process by which a wealthy class gains dominant political power.
    • The period was characterized by the rise of a plutocracy and growing social inequality.
Variants and Related Words
  • Plutocrat (noun): A person who is powerful because of their wealth, especially one who is part of a ruling plutocratic class.
    • The policy was seen as a gift from the plutocrats to themselves.
  • Plutocratic (adjective): Relating to or characteristic of a plutocracy or plutocrats.
    • The plutocratic elite controlled all major media outlets.
Synonyms
  • Oligarchy (specifically a wealth-based oligarchy)
  • Rule by the wealthy
  • Moneyed aristocracy
Antonyms
  • Democracy (rule by the people)
  • Egalitarianism (belief in equality)
  • Meritocracy (rule by those selected based on ability)
Related Idioms and Phrases
  • "Power of the purse": While not an idiom for plutocracy itself, this phrase describes the influence that financial resources have on politics, which is the core mechanism of a plutocracy.
    • The senator was clearly under the power of the purse wielded by major industry donors.
Noun
  1. a political system governed by the wealthy people