Vocabulary Entry

oligarchical

|adjective

adjective

Related to or characterized by oligarchy, which is a form of government in which power is held by a small group.

Example Sentences

"The country has an oligarchical system that concentrates power in the hands of a few wealthy individuals."

"Critics argue that the oligarchical nature of the political party undermines democracy."

"Her research focuses on the implications of oligarchical rule in modern states."