Plutocratic
(adjective)
- Relating to the rule or power of wealth or the wealthy.
- Characterized by the concentration of wealth and power in the hands of a small elite.
Origin:
From the greek word ploutos meaning "wealth" and kratos meaning "rule or power".
Examples:
- The plutocratic society was marked by extreme inequality between the rich and poor.
- The plutocratic government was run by a small group of wealthy individuals who held all the power.
- In a plutocratic system, the wealthy elite exert a disproportionate influence over political and economic affairs.
- The government's policies seemed to favor the interests of the plutocratic class at the expense of the general population.
- The plutocratic elite were able to use their wealth to control the media and shape public opinion.