plutocrat

Meanings

• noun

  A wealthy person, especially one who exercises influence or control in politics, business, or society.

  - "The plutocrats of New York wield significant influence over American politics."
  - "Despite his wealth, the plutocrat remained humble and generous."

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Synonyms

oligarch , tycoonocrat

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with plutocrat
autocrat , hecatomb , monopoly

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Variants

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plutocracies , plutocracy , plutocrat , plutocratic , plutocratically , plutocrats

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Etymology

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From Ancient Greek πλοῦτος (ploutos) 'wealth' + -crat-, a suffix denoting rule or power.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'plutocrat' was first used in English in the late 19th century.

2. The wealthiest people in the world, according to Forbes magazine, are often referred to as plutocrats.

3. In ancient Greece, the term 'plutocrat' was used to describe someone who owned more than 10,000 drachmas, an enormous amount of wealth at the time.

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Related Concepts

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1. oligarchy: A system of government in which power is held by a small group of people.

2. meritocracy: A system in which individuals are rewarded based on their abilities and talents, rather than their wealth or social status.

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Culture

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The term 'plutocrat' has been used in various forms of literature and art to depict the wealthy elite and their influence on society. In F. Scott Fitzgerald's 'The Great Gatsby,' the character Tom Buchanan is described as a plutocrat, representing the old moneyed class and their disdain for the nouveau riche.

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