oligarch

Meanings

• noun

  A wealthy person who has a controlling interest in a country, industry, or business.

  - "The oligarchs of Russia wield significant political power."
  - "The oligarchs in the tech industry control a large market share."

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Synonyms

plutocrat , tycoonocrat

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Variants

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oligarch , oligarchs

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Etymology

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From the Greek word oligarkhia, meaning 'rule by the few'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'oligarch' is often used to describe the wealthy elite in Russia, but it can also be applied to other countries and industries.

2. Some famous oligarchs include Roman Abramovich, Alisher Usmanov, and Vladimir Potanin.

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Related Concepts

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1. plutocracy: A form of government in which power is held by the wealthy.

2. oligarchy: A political and social system in which power is concentrated in the hands of a small, privileged elite.

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Culture

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The term 'oligarch' has been used extensively in literature and politics, often to describe those who hold power and wealth in society. In Fyodor Dostoevsky's 'The Brothers Karamazov,' the characters Dmitri Karamazov and Rakitin are described as oligarchs due to their wealth and influence.

How to Memorize "oligarch"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a group of wealthy individuals sitting in a room, making decisions that affect the lives of many. This is what an oligarch looks like.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'oligarch' with wealth, power, and control.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the rule of the few with the acronym OLI: Ownership, Luxury, Influence.

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