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oligarchy

The correct spelling is oligarchy.

How to pronounce oligarchy

/ˈɒlɪˌɡɑːki/
noun

IPA: /ˈɒlɪˌɡɑːki/

Say it like: Oli-gar-chee

The correct spelling is oligarchy. A government run by only a few, often the wealthy.

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Definition

noun

  1. 1.A government run by only a few, often the wealthy.
  2. 2.Those who make up an oligarchic government.
  3. 3.A state ruled by such a government.

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