plutocracy

plu·toc·ra·cy

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [ploo-tok-ruh-see]
- /pluˈtɒk rə si/
- /pluːˈtɒk.rə.si/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ploo-tok-ruh-see]
- /pluˈtɒk rə si/

Definitions of plutocracy word

noun plural plutocracy the rule or power of wealth or of the wealthy. 1
noun plural plutocracy a government or state in which the wealthy class rules. 1
noun plural plutocracy a class or group ruling, or exercising power or influence, by virtue of its wealth. 1
noun plutocracy system of government by the rich 1
countable noun plutocracy A plutocracy is a country which is ruled by its wealthiest people, or a class of wealthy people who rule a country. 0
noun plutocracy the rule or control of society by the wealthy 0

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Origin of plutocracy

First appearance:

before 1645

One of the 44% oldest English words

1645-55; < Greek ploutokratía, equivalent to ploûto(s) wealth + -kratia -cracy

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Parts of speech for Plutocracy

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plutocracy popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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