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   Ol·i·gar·chy

   /ˈäləˌɡärkē/

   

   noun

   • 1. a small group of people having control of a country, organization, or institution: "the ruling oligarchy of military men around the president"
   • ▪ a country governed by an oligarchy: "the English aristocratic oligarchy of the 19th century"
   • ▪ government by an oligarchy.

   Word Origin late 15th century: from Greek oligarkhia, from oligoi ‘few’ and arkhein ‘to rule’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. oligarchic adjective
   • 2. oligarchical adjective
   • 3. oligarchically adverb

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   Oligarchy (from Ancient Greek ὀλιγαρχία (oligarkhía) 'rule by few'; from ὀλίγος (olígos) 'few', and ἄρχω (árkhō) 'to rule, command') [1] [2] [3] is a conceptual form of power structure in which power rests with a small number of people. These people may or may not be distinguished by one or several characteristics ...

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   Apr 2, 2024 · Oligarchy is a form of government by the few, often corrupt or selfish. Learn about the different types of oligarchies, such as plutocracy, aristocracy, and iron law of oligarchy, and their historical and modern examples.

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   What is an oligarchy and how does it work?

   • An oligarchy is a power structure under which a small group of elite individuals, families, or corporations control a country. The people who hold the power in an oligarchy are called “oligarchs” and are related by characteristics such as wealth, family, nobility, corporate interests, religion, politics, or military power.

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   What is an oligarchy in Iran?

   • Oligarchy is a form of government in which a small group of people hold most or all political power. At times, other nations refer to Iran as an oligarchy, a derogatory term for governments ruled by a few individuals.

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   Is a corporation ruled by an oligarchy?

   • The corporation is ruled by oligarchy. An oligarchy ruled the nation. That country is an oligarchy. Did you know? Oligarchy and Other Words for Rulers Oligarchy is one of numerous English words for a type of rule or government.

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   What is the difference between aristocracy and oligarchy?

   • More specifically, the term was used by Greek philosopher Aristotle in contrast to aristocracy, which was another term to describe rule by a privileged few. However, to Aristotle, an aristocracy signified rule by the best members of society, while an oligarchy was characterized by the rule of the few for corrupt and unjust purposes.

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   An oligarchy is a power structure under which a small group of elite individuals, families, or corporations control a country. Learn the characteristics, evolution, and types of oligarchies, as well as the pros and cons of this political system. See examples of modern oligarchies in Russia, China, Iran, and the US.

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   Oligarchy is a type of rule or government by the few, especially for corrupt and selfish purposes. It can also mean a group exercising such control or an organization under oligarchic control. See synonyms, examples, etymology, and related words for rulers.

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   Oct 19, 2023 · An oligarchy is a form of government in which a small group of people hold most or all political power. Learn about the definition, examples, and contrasts of oligarchy with other terms such as aristocracy, communism, and theocracy.

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9. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › oligarchyOLIGARCHY | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning of oligarchy, a form of government or control by a small group of powerful people, with examples and translations. Find out how oligarchy differs from democracy, absolutism and other systems of government.

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    Learn the meaning of oligarchy, a form of government by a few persons or a dominant class, and see how it differs from monarchy and autocracy. Explore the origin, usage, and history of the word with examples and quizzes.