oligarch
UK/'ɒligɑ:k/US
GREC2
Definitions
n.
A member of a small group that holds power in a state.
寡头（在国家中掌权的少数集团成员之一）。
n.
A very rich, powerful person, especially one who gained wealth through political connections.
权贵，巨富（尤指靠政治关系暴富者）。
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedolig- (few) + arch (ruler) = one of the few who rule. Without the -y system suffix, the bare word names the person, not the system. In modern usage it especially labels a super-rich, politically connected magnate.
Root arch still carries 12 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.wealthy oligarch富有的寡头
- 2.Russian oligarch俄罗斯寡头
- 3.powerful oligarch有权势的寡头
Example Sentences
- 1.
The oligarch made his fortune buying state assets cheaply.
- 2.
Several oligarchs were placed under sanctions abroad.
- 3.
A handful of oligarchs effectively controlled the economy.