pluto'cratical
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plutocracy (pluːˈtɒkrəsɪ) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n , pl -cies | |
| 1. | the rule or control of society by the wealthy |
| 2. | a state or government characterized by the rule of the wealthy |
| 3. | a class that exercises power by virtue of its wealth |
| [C17: from Greek ploutokratia government by the rich, from ploutos wealth + -kratia rule, power] | |
| plutocratic | |
| —adj | |
| pluto'cratical | |
| —adj | |
| pluto'cratically | |
| —adv | |
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