plutocracy

Meanings

• noun

  A system of government or society in which power and wealth are concentrated in the hands of a small elite.

  - "The plutocracy ruled the ancient Greek city-state of Syracuse."
  - "The plutocrats used their wealth to manipulate politics in the city."
  - "The plutocracy's grip on power was challenged by the rising middle class."

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Pronunciation

1. /pluːˈtɑːkɹəsi/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1902391"

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Synonyms

argentocracy , tycoonocracy

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Variants

List of all variants of plutocracy that leads to same result
plutocracies , plutocracy , plutocrat , plutocratic , plutocratically , plutocrats

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Etymology

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From the Greek words 'ploutos' meaning wealth and 'kratos' meaning power.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'plutocracy' was first used in ancient Greece to describe the ruling elite in Syracuse.

2. Plutocracy is often criticized for creating a widening gap between the rich and the poor.

3. Some argue that modern-day democracy has evolved into a form of plutocracy, with corporations and the wealthy having disproportionate influence over politics.

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Related Concepts

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1. oligarchy: Another form of government in which power is concentrated in the hands of a small elite.

2. meritocracy: A system of government or society in which power and opportunities are based on merit and ability, rather than wealth or birth.

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Culture

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In literature, plutocracy is often depicted as a corrupt and oppressive form of government. In art, it is symbolized by images of wealthy elites living extravagantly while the masses suffer. In music, the term is used metaphorically to describe a group or individual with disproportionate power and influence.

How to Memorize "plutocracy"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a group of wealthy individuals sitting at a table, making decisions that affect the lives of the less fortunate.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with images of wealth and power, such as mansions, private jets, and political campaigns.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word as 'plutos-cracy', with 'plutos' representing wealth and 'cracy' representing rule.

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