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ol·i·garch
 oligarch
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- pronunciation:
- a
l
gark
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun)
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noun |
| definition 1: |
one of the leaders in an oligarchy, a government made up of a relatively small set of people.
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| definition 2: |
a corrupt member of an oligarchy who uses his or her power to secure personal wealth, and does so at the expense of the people.
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| related words: |
aristocrat, dictator |
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