Plutocrat: meaning, definitions and examples
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plutocrat
[ ˈpluː.tə.kræt ]
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
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.