oligarchic
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ɪˈgɑr adjective
of, pertaining to, or having the form of an oligarchy.
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oligarchy (ˈɒlɪˌɡɑːkɪ) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n , pl -chies | |
| 1. | government by a small group of people |
| 2. | a state or organization so governed |
| 3. | a small body of individuals ruling such a state |
| 4. | chiefly (US) a small clique of private citizens who exert a strong influence on government |
| [C16: via Medieval Latin from Greek oligarkhia, from olígos few + | |
| oli'garchic | |
| —adj | |
| oli'garchical | |
| —adj | |
| oli'garchically | |
| —adv | |
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Oligarchic
is always a great word to know.
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| an arrangement of five objects, as trees, in a square or rectangle, one at each corner and one in the middle. |
| a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc. |
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Word Origin & History
oligarchic
1640s, from Gk. oligarkhikos, from oligarkhos, related to oligarkhia (see oligarchy).
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Example sentences
The dysfunctional system maintains oligarchic clan control.
Rather, it functions by balancing several oligarchic groups within the system.
In addition to cost, it means having to confront the oligarchic landowner in an arena that is alien and unknown.
So by definition, the oligarchic elements of this system are not a threat to the system as a whole.
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