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oligarchy

 

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Noun oligarchy has 1 sense
  1. oligarchy - a political system governed by a few people
    --1 is a kind of
    political system, form of government

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Oligarchy

Definition: Oligarchy refers to a form of government where power is held by a small group of individuals who belong to a privileged class or aristocracy.

Sense 1 (Noun): A political system in which a small group of people governs and controls the country or organization.

Example sentence: The country's transition from a monarchy to an oligarchy led to the concentration of power in the hands of a few wealthy families.

Sense 2 (Noun): A society or state that is governed by an elite group or class.

Example sentence: The oligarchy's policies favored the wealthy, widening the wealth gap between the upper and lower classes.

Sense 3 (Noun): A business or industry which is controlled by only a small number of powerful corporations or individuals.

Example sentence: The media oligarchy has significant control over the dissemination of information, influencing public opinion.

Sense 4 (Adjective): Relating to or characteristic of an oligarchy.

Example sentence: The oligarchic structure of the company stifles innovation and limits opportunities for employee growth.


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