oligarchist

Meanings

• noun

  A person who supports or is a member of an oligarchy, a system in which power is held by a small group of individuals.

  - "The oligarchists in Russia have maintained their power through control of the economy."
  - "Despite their wealth, the oligarchists were not popular among the general population."

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Variants

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oligarchies , oligarchy

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'oligarkhos', meaning 'ruler of a few'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'oligarch' was first used in ancient Greece to describe the ruling class of Sparta.

2. In modern times, the term 'oligarch' is often used to describe the wealthy elite in Russia.

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Related Concepts

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1. aristocracy: Another form of government where power is held by a small, hereditary ruling class.

2. plutocracy: A form of government where power is held by the wealthy.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'oligarchist' is often used to describe the ruling class in ancient Greek city-states or in political theory. In modern times, it is used to describe wealthy individuals or groups who wield disproportionate political power.

How to Memorize "oligarchist"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a small group of people sitting in a room, making decisions that affect the lives of many.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'oligarchist' with the idea of a small, powerful elite.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the rule of 'olig'-archist: 'olig' meaning few, and 'archist' meaning ruler.

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