oligarch

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

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Definition

  1. noun one of the rulers in an oligarchy

Etymology

From French oligarque, olygarche, from Late Latin oligarcha, from Ancient Greek ὀλιγάρχης (oligárkhēs). By surface analysis, olig- (“few”) + -arch (“ruler, leader”).

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