oligarch
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From Ancient Greek ὀλίγοι (oligoi) + ἀρχή (arkhē), “‘rule’”).
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oligarch (plural oligarchs)
- A member of an oligarchy, someone who is part of a small group that runs a country.
- A very rich person (especially in Russia).
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a member of an oligarchy
very rich person