Definition of Plutocracy

a political system governed by the wealthy

Examples of Plutocracy in a sentence

Because it is not operated by the wealthiest people, our political system is not a plutocracy.  🔊

A society dominated by the richest citizens, such as that of the ancient Roman Empire, is a plutocracy.  🔊

Some believe that modern day London is a plutocracy because it is governed by the most affluent.  🔊

Ancient Greece was once a plutocracy, but its wealthiest residents no longer regulate the country.  🔊

Prosperous people’s power is derived from their wealth plutocracy is controlled.  🔊

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