oligarchical
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9.1
- adjective
- /ˌɑlɪˈɡɑrkɪkəl/
:
oligárquico
- I agree that we are a democratic republic, but we are fast becoming an oligarchical republic.
- oligarchical capitalism
On the other hand, he didn't really like the oligarchical cities either.
- On the other hand, he didn't really like the oligarchical cities either.
- But it seems to me that it is far more oligarchical than the far right Christian stuff.
- But it is because of politicians want to lie to the electorate to prime them for an oligarchical, autocratic regime.
Examples
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Many people believe that the recent election reflects an oligarchical system where only a few individuals hold all the power.
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It's left the door wide open for oligarchical corporatism to destroy the local small market.
Blog text (10) -
However, if we continue on the trajectory we have been on, we will eventually reside on an oligarchical planet.
Blog text (29) -
For democratization to take root in the Philippines, the formal institutions of government must become more than facades for oligarchical rule.
Academic text (1991) -
Formed in the mid-nineteenth century, the Conservative and Liberal parties have faithfully represented the oligarchical power structure that prevails in Colombian society.
Academic text (1993) -
The oligarchical control by wealthy elite families has stifled political diversity in the region.
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Activists are fighting to dismantle the oligarchical structures that limit public participation in governance.
Synonyms
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9.2
A government run by a small group of powerful people
Antonyms
How Oligarchic
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Oligarchical comes from Greek parts oligos 'few' and arch 'rule', the same root you see in monarch and anarchy. So an oligarchical system is one where a few people have the power and make the decisions.