oligarchy

IPA: ˈɑɫʌgɑrki

Examples of "oligarchy" in Sentences

The country was ruled by a small group of wealthy elites, forming an oligarchy that controlled all aspects of government
In an oligarchy, power is concentrated in the hands of a few individuals who make decisions for the entire population
The oligarchy maintained its control through manipulation of the media and suppression of dissenting voices
The citizens of the oligarchy lived in fear of retribution if they spoke out against the ruling class
Despite claims of democracy, many believed that the government was in fact an oligarchy serving the interests of the privileged few