oli·gar·chy /ˈɑ:ləˌgɑɚki/ noun
plural oli·gar·chies 1 [count] a : a country, business, etc., that is controlled by a small group of people
▪ Their nation is an oligarchy.
b : the people that control a country, business, etc.
▪ An oligarchy rules their nation. 2 [noncount] : government or control by a small group of people
▪ The corporation is ruled by oligarchy.
▪ Their nation is an oligarchy.
b : the people that control a country, business, etc.
▪ An oligarchy rules their nation.
▪ The corporation is ruled by oligarchy.
