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oligarchic

ol·i·gar·chic
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [ol-i-gahr-kik or ol-i-gahr-ki-kuh l]
    • /ˌɒl ɪˈgɑr kɪk or ˌɒl ɪˈgɑr kɪ kəl/
    • /ˌɒ.lɪ.ˈɡɑːkɪk/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ol-i-gahr-kik or ol-i-gahr-ki-kuh l]
    • /ˌɒl ɪˈgɑr kɪk or ˌɒl ɪˈgɑr kɪ kəl/

Definitions of oligarchic word

  • adjective oligarchic of, relating to, or having the form of an oligarchy. 1
  • noun oligarchic Of or pertaining to oligarchy. 1
  • adjective oligarchic characteristic of an oligarchy 1

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Origin of oligarchic

First appearance:

before 1640
One of the 44% oldest English words
1640-50; < Greek oligarchikós, equivalent to oligarch(ía) oligarchy + -ikos -ic

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Parts of speech for Oligarchic

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

oligarchic popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 56% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

oligarchic usage trend in Literature

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Top questions with oligarchic

  • what is oligarchic government?
  • how does a democratic government differ from an oligarchic government?
  • what are some advantages to an oligarchic form of government?
  • what is oligarchic?

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