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Meaning of oligarchy
A system of government where power is held by a small group of people.
Etymology of oligarchy
The word "oligarchy" comes from the Greek words "oligos" meaning "few" and "arkhos" meaning "ruler" or "chief".
Historically, the term was used to describe the Athenian government after the fall of the Thirty Tyrants in 403 BCE.
Synonyms
autocracy
dictatorship
despotism
tyranny
authoritarianism
totalitarianism
monarchism
feudalism
aristocracy
plutocracy
theocracy
technocracy
meritocracy
bureaucracy
hierarchy
dominance
supremacy
reign
rule
governance
administration
regime
government
leadership
dominance
oppression
repression
subjugation
control
domination
hegemony
imperium
suzerainty
overlordship
Definitions
- A system of government by a small group, especially of the rich, powerful, or privileged.
- * A country or organization governed by a small group of people.
Usage Examples
- The country was ruled by an oligarchy of wealthy landowners who controlled the government and the economy.
- * The company was criticized for being an oligarchy, with a small group of executives making all the important decisions.
Antonyms
democracy
republic
egalitarianism
equality
fairness
justice
freedom
liberty
autonomy
self-governance
anarchy
laissez-faire
decentralization
federalism
confederalism
populism
majoritarianism
direct democracy
participatory democracy
socialism
communism
collectivism
cooperation
mutualism