plutocracy
UK/plu:'tɒkrәsi/US
GREC2
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-derivedplutoroot
+
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.