plutocracy

• Politisches System oder Gesellschaft, die von den reichsten Mitgliedern der Gemeinschaft beherrscht oder kontrolliert wird.

A noun referring to a political system or society that is governed or controlled by the wealthiest members of the community.

1. Government by the wealthyC1formal

   A political system where the ruling power is held by the richest members of society.

   Plutokratie

   • The country was accused of becoming a plutocracy where only the rich had influence.
   • Critics argue that the government is a plutocracy serving corporate interests.
   • In a plutocracy, wealth determines political power.