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plutocracy

/ˈpluːtɒkrəsi/ noun · British & US
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What does plutocracy mean?

noun

A system of government where power is held by the wealthy, or a state of society in which wealth is the most important factor in determining status or power.

Example

"The country's plutocracy was criticized for its lack of social mobility and economic inequality."

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