Plutocrat: meaning, definitions and examples

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plutocrat

 

[ ˈpluː.tə.kræt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

wealthy ruling class

A plutocrat is a member of a wealthy ruling class or a group that exercises power through its wealth. Plutocrats often have a significant influence on government policies and decisions.

Synonyms

magnate, oligarch, tycoon

Examples of usage

  • The country was controlled by a small group of powerful plutocrats.
  • Plutocrats are often criticized for their disproportionate influence on politics.

Translations

Translations of the word "plutocrat" in other languages:

🇵🇹 plutocrata

🇮🇳 धनिकतंत्री

🇩🇪 Plutokrat

🇮🇩 plutokrat

🇺🇦 плутократ

🇵🇱 plutokrata

🇯🇵 富豪政治家

🇫🇷 ploutocrate

🇪🇸 plutócrata

🇹🇷 plütokrat

🇰🇷 금권 정치가

🇸🇦 بلوتوقراطي

🇨🇿 plutokrat

🇸🇰 plutokrat

🇨🇳 财阀

🇸🇮 plutokrat

🇮🇸 ríkistjórnarmaður

🇰🇿 плутократ

🇬🇪 პლუტოკრატი

🇦🇿 plütokrat

🇲🇽 plutócrata

Etymology

The term 'plutocrat' originated from the Greek words 'ploutos' meaning wealth and 'kratos' meaning rule. It first appeared in English in the late 19th century to describe individuals who wielded power and influence due to their immense wealth. Plutocracy, the system where the wealthy class rules, has been a topic of debate throughout history.

See also: Pluto.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,886, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.