oligarch

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Noun 1.3.1 Related terms 1.3.2 Translations

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[edit] Etymology

From Ancient Greek ὀλίγοι (oligoi) + ἀρχή (arkhē), “‘rule’”).

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• (US) IPA: /ˈoʊlɪˌgɑrk/

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oligarch (plural oligarchs)

1. A member of an oligarchy, someone who is part of a small group that runs a country.
2. A very rich person (especially in Russia).

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• oligarchy

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