plutocracy

UK
/pluːˈtɒkrəsi/
US
/pluˈtɑkrəsi/

Translations

plutocracynoun
plutocracies
pl
UK
/pluːˈtɒkrəsi/
US
/pluˈtɑkrəsi/
The country was governed by a plutocracy, where the wealthy had all the power.
Страной управляла плутократия, где вся власть принадлежала богатым.
Synonyms
wealthy elite
moneyed class
financial elite

Definitions

plutocracynoun
A society or system ruled or controlled by people of great wealth or income.
Critics argue that the country is turning into a plutocracy, where only the rich have a say in government decisions.
A class or group of people who derive power from their wealth.
The plutocracy in the city has significant influence over local politics and policies.