oligarchy
ol·i·gar·chy
noun \ˈä-lə-ˌgär-kē, ˈō-\ plural ol·i·gar·chies
Definition of OLIGARCHY
1
: government by the few
2
: a government in which a small group exercises control especially for corrupt and selfish purposes; also : a group exercising such control
3
: an organization under oligarchic control
Examples of OLIGARCHY
- Their nation is an oligarchy.
- An oligarchy rules their nation.
- The corporation is ruled by oligarchy.
First Known Use of OLIGARCHY
1542
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