plutocratic

Meanings

• Government or socio-economic system dominated by wealthy individuals.

  - "The city was under the plutocratic rule of the wealthy elite."
  - "The plutocratic society was characterized by extreme wealth inequality."

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Rhymes

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plutocracy , anarchy , monarchy

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Variants

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plutocracies , plutocracy , plutocrat , plutocratic , plutocratically , plutocrats

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Forms

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plutocratic (adjective), plutocracy (noun)

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Etymology

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Derived from the ancient Greek word 'ploutos', meaning wealth.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'plutocracy' was first used in the late 19th century by the American journalist and muckraker, Ida Tarbell. Tarbell used the term 'plutocracy' to describe the dominance of wealthy individuals, particularly the oil barons, in American politics and society during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

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1. Oligarchy: An oligarchy is a form of government where power is held by a small group of individuals, typically the wealthy and influential. An oligarchy can be seen as a type of plutocratic system, where wealth and power are closely intertwined.

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The plutocratic system has been criticized for creating an unjust society where wealth and power are concentrated in the hands of a few individuals. The literature, art, and music of plutocratic societies often reflect the societal values and concerns of the time.

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