Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
oligarchal
Adjective
/ˌɒlɪˈɡɑːr.kəl/
Definition
Relating to or characteristic of an oligarchy, a form of power structure where power rests with a small number of people.
Examples
- The nation’s oligarchal leadership made it difficult for the common people to voice their concerns.
- In an oligarchal society, wealth and power are concentrated in the hands of a few elites.
Meaning
The term ‘oligarchal’ describes a system of governance where a select group has control over political and economic decision-making.
Synonyms
- exclusive
- aristocratic
- authoritarian
- privileged
