About The Word Oligarchy
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Oligarchy
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What's The Definition Of Oligarchy?
[n] a political system governed by a few people
Synonyms | Synonyms for Oligarchy: Related Terms | Find terms related to Oligarchy: See Also | form of government | political system Oligarchy In Webster's Dictionary \Ol"i*gar"chy\, n.; pl. {Oligarchies}. [Gr. ?; ? few,
little + ? to rule, govern: cf.F. oligarchie.]
A form of government in which the supreme power is placed in
the hands of a few persons; also, those who form the ruling
few.
All oligarchies, wherein a few men domineer, do what
they list. --Burton.
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