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plutocracy Synonyms

Another word for plutocracy

Choosing another word for plutocracy depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

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

Usage Example

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

Strong
oligarchy

• noun (Context 2)

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

Usage Example

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

Strong
oligarchy
Weak
ruling class

Opposites of plutocracy

The opposite of plutocracy shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

democracy
meritocracy
See all opposites of plutocracy

• Nearby Words

plushness
plushy
pluto
plutocracy
ply
plyometric
plyometrics

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Plutocracy. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/plutocracy
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