oligarchy

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Synonyms: oligarch, oligarchs, oiligarchy, oligarchic, oligarchal, polygarchy

Antonyms: oligarch, oligarchs, oiligarchy, oligarchic, oligarchal, polygarchy

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Noun

1. A [[government]] run by and for only a few, often the [[aristocracy]], the [[wealthy]], or their [[friend]]s and [[associate]]s.
2. A state ruled by such a government.
3. Those who make up an [[oligarchic]] government.

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