plutocracy Definition
plu·toc·racy (plo̵̅o̅ täk′rə sē)
noun pl. -·cies
- government by the wealthy
- a group of wealthy people who control or influence a government
Etymology: Gr ploutokratia < ploutos, wealth, akin to plein, to float, swim (< IE base *pel- > full) + kratein, to rule
plutocracy Usage Examples
Modifies a noun
tradesman: In the heart of a plutocracy tradesmen become cunning enough to be more fastidious than their customers.
Browse dictionary entries near plutocracy
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