Oligarch (Noun)
Meaning
One of the rulers in an oligarchy.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The oligarch controlled a significant portion of the country's wealth and used it to maintain his grip on power.
- As one of the ruling oligarchs, he was responsible for making key decisions that affected the entire nation.
- The oligarch's lavish lifestyle was a stark contrast to the poverty and hardship faced by many of his country's citizens.
- Critics accused the oligarch of using his wealth and influence to silence opposition and maintain his position of power.
- The oligarch's family had held a position of power for generations, and he was determined to keep it that way.