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plutocracy

1 of 1noun
/pluˈtɑkrəsi/
Forms:plutocracies
1

a form of government or society in which power is held and influenced primarily by the wealthy or a small privileged class

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  • Critics argue that the country's political system has evolved into a plutocracy, where economic elites wield disproportionate influence over government policies.
  • The history of the nation is marked by periods of plutocracy, with wealthy industrialists shaping economic policies to their advantage.
  • In the fictional society portrayed in the novel, a dystopian plutocracy emerged, exacerbating social inequality and limiting opportunities for the majority.
  • The public protest aimed to address concerns about the growing influence of corporate interests, framing the issue as a struggle against plutocracy.
  • The government's tax policies have been criticized for perpetuating a plutocracy, as they seem to favor the wealthiest individuals and corporations.