Plutocratic

Pronunciation: /ˈpɫutəˌkɹætˈaɪˈsi/

Plutocratic (adj)

  1. Describing a system where people with a lot of money control government decisions.
  2. Showing that wealth gives influence over public life, even without official leadership roles.

Examples

  • A plutocratic system lets the rich control government decisions.
  • Many critics say the country is plutocratic because money shapes policy.

Plutocratic (adjective)

Examples

  • The plutocratic system lets the rich control important decisions.
  • A plutocratic government often ignores ordinary people’s needs.