Plutocraticism
Meaning of the word
The term “plutocraticism” refers to the ideology or political system in which power is exercised by a ruling class composed of extremely rich individuals or holders of great fortunes. It is the combination of the words “plutocracy” (government of the rich) and “ism” (suffix that indicates doctrine or system).
Origin of the word
The word “plutocraticism” originates in the ancient Greek, being formed by the junction of the terms “ploutos” (wealth) and “kratia” (government). The addition of the suffix “ism” indicates the formation of a doctrine or system.
Word adverbs
– Plutocratically
Conjunctions of the word
– And, but, however, however, however,
Synonyms of the word
– Government of the rich, financial aristocracy, plutocratic oligarchy
Word Definitions
– Political system in which power is exercised by a ruling class of rich individuals
– Ideology that defends the political and economic supremacy of the most wealthy
Phrases that the word applies
– Plutocraticism is criticized for concentrating power in the hands of few privileged ones.
– The country lives under a plutocratic regime, where the interests of the rich prevail over others.
Examples of the word in text
Plutocraticism is a political system that generates social inequalities.
The influence of plutocraticism in politics is evident in decisions that benefit only the richest.
Rhymes with the word
– Aristocracy, democracy, bureaucracy, autocracy
Anagrams with the word
– No anagrams were found with the word “plutocraticism”.
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