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Plantocracy:

Definition:

A plantocracy refers to a system or society in which the economic and political power is held by a privileged class of wealthy plantation owners.

Senses:

Sense 1:

(Noun) The ruling class of plantation owners in a specific region or country.

Example sentence: During the colonial era, Jamaica was governed by a plantocracy comprised of wealthy landowners.

Sense 2:

(Noun) The dominance or influence of plantation owners in the economy and politics of a particular area.

Example sentence: The plantocracy in the southern states of the US played a significant role in shaping the region's history and culture.

Sense 3:

(Noun) A society or system characterized by a strong association with plantations and their owners.

Example sentence: The remnants of the plantocracy can still be seen in the architecture and traditions of the former colonial territories.

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