oligarchic

Meanings

• A form of power structure in which a small group of individuals holds the majority of power and wealth.

  - "In some countries, the ruling class forms an oligarchic power structure, controlling the government, economy, and media."
  - "The board of directors in a large corporation can form an oligarchic power structure, making decisions that primarily benefit the interests of the board members rather than the shareholders or employees."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with oligarchic
oligarchy , monarchy , aristocracy

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Homophones

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1. oligarch () : A person who forms part of an oligarchic power structure.
   

2. oligarchy () : A form of power structure in which a small group of individuals holds the majority of power and wealth.
   

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Variants

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oligarchic , oligarchical

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Forms

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The form of the word 'oligarchic' in different languages and script systems is as follows: English: o-l-i-g-a-r-c-h-i-c French: o-l-i-g-a-r-c-h-i-c German: o-l-i-g-a-r-c-h-i-c Italian: o-l-i-g-a-r-c-h-i-c Japanese: オリガルシック (oligarushikku) Korean: 올리가르시식 (olligareusik) Mandarin Chinese: ологічна (ólógičná) Russian: ологическая (ólologičeskaja) Spanish: oligárquico (oligárquiko)

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'oligarkhēs' meaning 'rule of a few'.

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Culture

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In literature, art, music, and other forms of expression, the concept of oligarchic power structure has been used to explore themes of power, wealth, and inequality. For example, in the novel 'The Great Gatsby' by F. Scott Fitzgerald, the character of Jay Gatsby is portrayed as a wealthy and powerful man who has gained his fortune through questionable means and uses it to try to win back the love of a former girlfriend. The novel explores themes of the corrupting influence of wealth and power, the illusion of the American Dream, and the tragic consequences of pursuing love and happiness through material possessions.

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