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plutocracy

/pluːˈtɑːkrəsi/
plu · toc · ra · cy
Adverb:plutocratically
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Plural:plutocracies
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Adjective:plutocratic
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• noun

1

A system of government in which power is held directly or indirectly by the wealthiest members of society.

Example

"Critics warned that unchecked campaign contributions could gradually transform the democracy into a plutocracy."

2

A country, state, or society governed by the wealthy, or an elite ruling class whose power derives from its wealth.

Example

"The historian argued that the ancient merchant republic functioned largely as a commercial plutocracy."

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• Rhymes for plutocracy

• Nearby Words

plushness
plushy
pluto
plutocracy
plutonium
ply
plyometric

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the mid-17th century from Ancient Greek 'ploutokratia', combining 'ploutos' (wealth) and 'kratos' (power or rule).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Plutocracy. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/plutocracy
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