plutocracy — government by the wealthy; a country or society governed by the wealthy
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: government by the wealthy; a country or society governed by the wealthy
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpluːtəkræsi/
Example Sentences
- The tech billionaire joked that Silicon Valley had become a plutocracy where coding skills matter less than stock options.
- Many voters worry that campaign contributions from corporations are turning their democracy into a plutocracy.
- The satirical movie depicted a future plutocracy where politicians were literally bought and sold on eBay.
plutocracy
NOUN[/ˈpluːtəkræsi/]
government by the wealthy; a country or society governed by the wealthy
In a plutocracy, the wealthiest citizens make every decision that shapes the city.
When democracy becomes plutocracy, it mirrors old aristocracy!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From ancient Greek, combining 'ploutos' (wealth, riches) and 'kratia' (rule, power). The word literally means 'rule by the wealthy' - imagine the god of wealth controlling government decisions.
Breakdown
pluto- (wealth/riches) + -cracy (rule/government)
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📝Examples
“The tech billionaire joked that Silicon Valley had become a plutocracy where coding skills matter less than stock options.”
“Many voters worry that campaign contributions from corporations are turning their democracy into a plutocracy.”
“The satirical movie depicted a future plutocracy where politicians were literally bought and sold on eBay.”
“Social movements emerged to challenge the growing plutocracy and restore power to ordinary citizens.”
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