plutocracy

noun
UK: /pluːˈtɒkrəsi/
US: /pluːˈtɑːkrəsi/

  1. A country or society that is ruled or controlled by people who are rich.

    1. Some people believe that the country is becoming a plutocracy.
    2. The rise of tech billionaires has fueled concerns about a growing plutocracy.

  2. Government or control by the wealthy.

    1. The nation was criticized for operating as a plutocracy.
    2. Critics argue that current policies favour plutocracy over true democracy.

Synonyms

oligarchy aristocracy

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "plutocracy" in English means: A country or society that is ruled or controlled by people who are rich., Government or control by the wealthy..

The phonetic transcription of "plutocracy" is /pluːˈtɒkrəsi/ in British English and /pluːˈtɑːkrəsi/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "plutocracy": oligarchy, aristocracy.

Example usage of "plutocracy": "Some people believe that the country is becoming a plutocracy.". More examples on the page.