Plutocracy - Dictionary Definition and Overview

Plutocracy :  (noun)

1: a political system governed by the wealthy people

Based on WordNet 2.0

Plutocracy : \Plu*toc"ra*cy\, n. [Gr. ?; ? wealth _ ? to be strong, to rule, fr.? strength: cf. F. plutocratie.] A form of government in which the supreme power is lodged in the hands of the wealthy classes; government by the rich; also, a controlling or influential class of rich men.

Based on WordNet (r) 2.0 (August 2003)

Example Usage of Plutocracy

webwiseass: RT @Truth247: Individual mandate proves America is on it's way towards a Plutocracy where the monied class is subsidized by the workers. #p2
lesstevens: RT @Truth247: Individual mandate proves America is on it's way towards a Plutocracy where the monied class is subsidized by the workers.
Truth247: Individual mandate proves America is on it's way towards a Plutocracy where the monied class is subsidized by the workers.
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