oligarchy

Pronunciation

Noun B2 Upper-intermediate

A form of government in which power is held by a small group of people, often for their own benefit.

"Critics argued the country had become an oligarchy run by a handful of wealthy families."

Synonyms and antonyms

democracy

Which word fits the gap? "Critics argued the country had become an _____ run by a handful of wealthy families."

Answer: oligarchy

In your own words, what does "oligarchy" mean?

A form of government in which power is held by a small group of people, often for their own benefit.