Definition of Oligarchy

a territory or group that is controlled by only a few individuals

Examples of Oligarchy in a sentence

The company’s oligarchy, consisting of the president, the vice-president, and the treasurer, makes all the key decisions.  🔊

The food service in the stadium is controlled by an oligarchy of four service providers.  🔊

While the system of democracy allows everyone to vote, oligarchy gives the power to only a few individuals.  🔊

In our small religious community, the major decisions of the town are made by the oligarchy, which is composed of six wise men.  🔊

According to many people, the economy is run by a financial oligarchy that is comprised of the richest men on the planet.  🔊

The teen channel is not performing well because it is run by an oligarchy of old men who know nothing about today’s youth.  🔊

After the election, the power once held by the three members of the oligarchy will be given to all citizens in the form of voting rights.  🔊

My daughter insists our family is an oligarchy since my husband and I are the only ones who make the important decisions.  🔊

In the movie, the country was ruled by an oligarchy that was composed of five leaders, one from each of the nation's five factions.  🔊

Many shareholders were upset when they learned their input was not valued by the corporate oligarchy that controls the company.  🔊

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