oil oligarchy
- noun
- /ɔɪl ˈoʊlɪɡɑrki/
- Literature
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oligarquía del petróleo
- It's funny because Republican voters think they are advocating for socialism, whereas Republican lawmakers think they are advocating for an oil oligarchy in the US.
Examples
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The oil oligarchy influences government policies to favor their interests over those of the public.
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Critics argue that the oil oligarchy often prioritizes profit over environmental concerns.
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Many believe that the oil oligarchy has too much power in shaping international energy agreements.
Synonyms
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8.9
A small group of people who have most power in a country or organization
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3.2
Large companies in the oil industry that have much money and political power
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A group of countries or companies that work together to control oil production and prices
How Dominant
Surface Forms
Morphology
The phrase is a straightforward noun–noun composition: 'oil' modifies 'oligarchy' to indicate an oligarchy based on or controlling the oil industry. If a B1 learner knows both constituent meanings, the combined sense is directly derivable following common modifier + head noun patterns found across languages, so it should be immediately understandable.
Etymology
The term oil oligarchy joins oil and oligarchy to paint a simple picture: a few rich and powerful people who control the oil business. That's why it means 'a small group of powerful people who control and influence the oil industry'.