plutocracy

🇬🇧 UK/plu:'tɒkrәsi/🇺🇸 US
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Definitions

n.

A system of government or society controlled by the wealthy; the wealthy ruling class

财阀统治,富豪政治;富豪统治阶级

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
plutoroot
+
cracyroot
=plutocracy

Common Collocations

  • 1.rise of plutocracy财阀统治的兴起
  • 2.corporate plutocracy企业财阀统治
  • 3.[creeping plutocracy]渐进式财阀化
  • 4.plutocracy vs. democracy财阀政治与民主的对立

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Critics argue that the country has become a plutocracy, where billionaires shape policy.

  • 2.

    The rise of plutocracy threatens the foundations of democratic equality.

  • 3.

    Ancient Rome showed signs of plutocracy as wealthy senators dominated political life.

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