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oligarchy

The word “oligarchy” has 4 syllables: ol-i-gar-chy

It's pronounced as /ˈɑːlɪɡɑːrki/

What is synonym and antonym for oligarchy?

In the thesaurus, “oligarchy” has 92 synonyms and 1 antonym.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for oligarchy along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for oligarchy

Antonyms for oligarchy

  • democracy

Meanings of oligarchy

  • noun
    1. A government run by only a few, often the wealthy.
    2. Those who make up an oligarchic government.
    3. A state ruled by such a government.

Example Sentences

  • The country was ruled by an oligarchy, with power concentrated in the hands of a few wealthy families.
  • Critics of the system argue that it functions more like an oligarchy than a democracy.
  • The rise of tech billionaires has led some to claim that we are entering a new era of oligarchy.
  • In many historical examples, oligarchy has led to inequality and social unrest.
  • The oligarchy controlled the media to maintain their influence over the population.

On this page you'll find 93 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to oligarchy, such as: absolutism, authoritarianism, autocracy, bunch, cabal, circle, city-state.

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