PLUTOCRAT

plutocrat

(noun) someone who exercises power by virtue of wealth

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

plutocrat (plural plutocrats)

Someone who rules by virtue of his or her wealth.

Synonyms: oligarch, tycoonocrat (rare)

Source: Wiktionary


Plu"to*crat, n.

Definition: One whose wealth gives him power or influence; one of the plutocracy.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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ACRIMONIOUS

(adjective) marked by strong resentment or cynicism; ā€œan acrimonious disputeā€; ā€œbitter about the divorceā€


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