plutonomy

/ˌpluːtəˈnɒmi/ PLOO-tuh-NOH-mee

Definitions

1. noun

An economic system in which the wealthy class or a small group of individuals hold significant control over the economy and wealth, often to the detriment of the broader population.

“The economist argued that the country’s plutonomy was a major factor in its growing income inequality.”

Synonyms

  • class rule
  • oligarchy

Antonyms

  • democracy
  • egalitarianism