oli·gar·chy

oli·gar·chy
/ˈɑːləˌgɑɚki/ noun, pl -chies
1 [count]
1 a : a country, business, etc., that is controlled by a small group of people

Their nation is an oligarchy.

1 b : the people that control a country, business, etc.

An oligarchy rules their nation.

2 [noncount] : government or control by a small group of people

The corporation is ruled by oligarchy.


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