oligarchy

Meanings

• noun

  A form of power structure in which a small group of people hold control over a larger population or organization.

  - "The business world is often ruled by an oligarchy of large corporations."
  - "Political power in some countries is held by an oligarchy of wealthy families."

• noun

  A ruling group or clique.

  - "The university was run by an oligarchy of professors."
  - "The board of directors functioned as an oligarchy, making all the important decisions."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈɒlɪˌɡɑːki/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with oligarchy
archi , monarchy , anarchy

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Variants

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oligarchies , oligarchy

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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 'oligarchy' was first used in ancient Greece to describe the rule of a few powerful families in Sparta.

2. Some economists argue that modern capitalist societies are oligarchies, with power held by a small elite of wealthy individuals and corporations.

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Related Concepts

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1. Plutocracy: A form of oligarchy in which power is held by the wealthy class.

2. Timocracy: A form of oligarchy in which power is held by the military class.

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Culture

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The term 'oligarchy' has been used extensively in political theory and philosophy, particularly in discussions of power structures and governance. In literature, oligarchies have been depicted in works such as Plato's 'The Republic' and Tacitus' 'Annals'.

How to Memorize "oligarchy"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a small group of people sitting at a table, making decisions that affect a larger population or organization.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'oligarchy' with the idea of a small group of people holding power over a larger population.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'OFPP' to remember the definition of oligarchy: 'O'ne 'L'ittle 'F'ew 'P'eople 'P'ower.

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