oligarchist
- noun
- /ˈoʊlɪˌɡɑrkɪst/
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oligarca
- As a card-carrying member of the corporate media/health care industry conspiracy to shut up Edwards, and a part-time oligarchist, I must refute his inferred claim that conservatives control the media: regretfully, we do not.
Examples
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Like many so-called other religions and political systems, the oligarchist leaders live by a different set of rules than they want to enforce on the masses, and they live very well.
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In discussions about economic inequality, he often criticized the behavior of oligarchists who prioritize profit over the public good.
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He needs to create some kind of belief that he is not an oligarchist and that he is not getting ready to gut Social Security.
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Absent that requirement, I think only the oligarchists really believe it should be that way.
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The oligarchist used his wealth to influence government policies in favor of the elite.
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Many voters are concerned that the oligarchist's power undermines democracy and fair representation.
Synonyms
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8.4
A very rich and powerful person who is part of a small group that controls a country or organization
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6.8
A person who thinks some people are better and should have more power
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8.8
A person with power and influence because they are very rich
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8.4
A very rich and powerful person who owns or controls much of a country's oil industry
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Etymology
Oligarchist comes from Greek parts oligo- meaning 'few' and -arch meaning 'ruler', the same 'ruler' root you see in monarch. So an oligarchist is someone who supports or is part of rule by a small group, which explains why they belong to a powerful minority.