plutocratical
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Definition
- Adjective:
- Relating to or characteristic of a plutocrat: Describes something connected to a plutocrat (a person whose power derives from their wealth) or the qualities associated with such a person or system.
- Pertaining to plutocracy: Describes the nature of a government or society that is controlled by the wealthy.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- The country's plutocratical elite controlled the major industries and political decisions.
- Critics denounced the new policy as plutocratical, arguing it only benefited the richest citizens.
Advanced Usage
- "plutocratical influence": Refers to the sway or control exerted by wealthy individuals over politics or society.
- The investigation aimed to uncover plutocratical influence in the legislative process.
Variants and Related Words
- Plutocrat (noun): A person who is powerful because of their wealth.
- The party was attended by several powerful plutocrats.
- Plutocracy (noun): A system of government or society where the wealthy hold the power.
- Some feared the nation was devolving into a plutocracy.
Synonyms
- Oligarchic: Relating to a small group of people having control, especially the wealthy.
- Aristocratic (in a specific, wealth-focused context): Of the highest social class, often due to wealth and birth.
Related Phrases
- Plutocratic rule: Government by the wealthy.
- The revolution sought to overthrow decades of plutocratic rule.
Adjective
- of or relating to or characteristic of a plutocrat