Oligarchic

Pronunciation: /ˈoʊɫɪˌɡɑɹkˈaɪˈsi/

Oligarchic (adj)

  1. Describing a system where a small group of very powerful people controls the government and important decisions.
  2. Involving power and wealth held mainly by a limited number of people, not shared widely among society.

Oligarchic (adjective)

Examples

  • The country had an oligarchic system where a few people controlled everything.
  • In an oligarchic government, decisions often come from a small group.