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plutocracy Definition

plu·toc·racy (plo̵̅o̅ täk′rə sē)

noun pl. -·cies

  1. government by the wealthy
  2. 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.