plutocracy
a society or system governed by the wealthy class
Word origin: From Greek ploutos (wealth) and kratos (power).
Plutocracy in a sentence
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Critics charged that the nation had become a plutocracy where only the rich had real political power.
The pamphlet warned that unchecked campaign spending would turn the republic into a plutocracy.
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Although she had every reason to gloat after the verdict, the attorney remained blank, accepting the win without a hint of boastfulness.
Using “plutocracy” well
Plutocracy names rule by the wealthy and is almost always used disapprovingly. Distinguish its root pluto- (wealth) from the unrelated planet.
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