plutarchy

/pluːˈtɑːrkɪ/ or /pluːˈtɑːrki/

Definitions

1. noun

a system of government in which the state is controlled by the wealthy or by those who have great economic influence

“The politician criticized the plutarchy of the corporation, claiming it was undermining democracy.”

2. noun

a state of society in which the wealthy have a great deal of influence over politics and government

“The economist argued that the country was entering a period of plutarchy, where the rich would control the government.”

Synonyms

  • crony capitalism
  • oligarchy

Antonyms

  • democracy
  • egalitarianism