OLIGARCHIC

oligarchic, oligarchical

(adjective) of or relating to or supporting or characteristic of an oligarchy

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

oligarchic

Of or pertaining to oligarchy.

Synonym: oligarchal

Source: Wiktionary


Ol`i*gar"chic, Ol`i*gar"chic*al, a. Etym: [Gr. oligarchique. See Oligarchy.]

Definition: Of or pertaining to oligarchy, or government by a few. "Oligarchical exiles." Jowett (Thucyd. ).

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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ENDLESSLY

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