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chiliarchy

/tʃaɪˈlɑːrki/ noun · British & US
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What does chiliarchy mean?

noun

A system of government or social organization in which a small group of powerful individuals, often wealthy or influential, hold control and make decisions for the rest of society.

Example

"The politician's comments highlighted the dangers of chiliarchy in modern democracy."

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