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oligarchy

/ˈɒlɪɡɑːki/

/ˈɑlɪɡɑrki/

oligarchynoun

oligarchies

/ˈɒlɪɡɑːki/

/ˈɑlɪɡɑrki/

Translations

The country was ruled by an oligarchy of wealthy businessmen.

Страной управляла олигархия состоятельных бизнесменов.

Definitions

A form of government in which power is held by a small group of people.

The country was ruled by an oligarchy that controlled all major industries and political decisions.

A small group of people having control of a country, organization, or institution.

The corporation was run by an oligarchy of wealthy investors who made all the key decisions.

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