English / word
oligarchy
noun C1MEANING IN ENGLISH
A small group of people having control of a country, organization, or institution.
In context
01
Under the oligarchy, decisions were made exclusively by powerful families.
02
The nation was ruled by a wealthy oligarchy that controlled all resources.
Synonyms
junta,plutocracy,ruling elite
Antonyms
democracy,republic
Collocations
ruling oligarchy,corrupt oligarchy,wealthy oligarchy