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Plutocracy

Noun

Definition: A political system in which power is controlled by a small number of wealthy individuals or families.

Example sentence: The country's shift towards a plutocracy resulted in an unequal distribution of resources and opportunities.

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Alternate definition:

Noun: A government or society that is dominated by the wealthy class.

Example sentence: The increasing influence of the wealthiest citizens turned the once democratic nation into a plutocracy.

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Noun: The wealthy individuals who hold power in a plutocracy.

Example sentence: The plutocracy exercised their influence through corporate interests and political donations.

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