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oligarch

[ ol-i-gahrk ]

/ ˈɒl ɪˌgɑrk /

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noun

one of the rulers in an oligarchy.

Origin of oligarch

1600–10; < Greek oligárchēs, equivalent to olíg(os) olig- + -archēs -arch

Words nearby oligarch

olibanum, olicook, olid, olig-, oligaemia, oligarch, oligarchic, oligarchy, oligemia, oligo-, oligoamnios

Example sentences from the Web for oligarch

When I suggest a Russian oligarch as a possible purchaser, Lobanov says, "No, where could they keep it in Russia?"

The World's Most Beautiful Boat—Yours for Half a Billion Dollars |Tim Teeman |October 19, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
Few constituents celebrate the oligarch lifestyle of the rich and famous Congressman, supported by our hard earned tax dollars.

Former Lobbyist Jack Abramoff On Congressional Travel Disclosure |Jack Abramoff |July 4, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
An oligarch opposed to Russia offers rewards for the capture of commandos occupying government buildings.

Ukraine’s Billionaire Bounty-Hunting Club |Oleg Shynkarenko |April 19, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
The oligarch tried to clarify things on his Facebook page: “The first $10,000 tranche is finished,” he said.

Ukraine’s Billionaire Bounty-Hunting Club |Oleg Shynkarenko |April 19, 2014 |DAILY BEAST

He was reportedly chatting with the oligarch about relaxing E.U. aluminum tariffs.

Britain’s KGB Sugar Daddy |Michael Weiss |March 7, 2014 |DAILY BEAST
Where every man, from nobleman to labourer, should be an oligarch by faith, and a gentleman by practice.

The Patrician |John Galsworthy
The martial poet Tyrtaeus, and the oligarch Theognis, furnish him with happy illustrations of the two sorts of courage.

Laws |Plato
Ostensibly an oligarch until his death, he was in reality one of the most valuable of our agents.

The Iron Heel |Jack London
I flatter myself that I maintained my composure under the keen eye of the oligarch, but my heart was beating madly.

The Iron Heel |Jack London
And the oligarch is third from the royal; since we count as one royal and aristocratical?

The Republic |Plato

British Dictionary definitions for oligarch

oligarch

/ (ˈɒlɪˌɡɑːk) /

noun

a member of an oligarchy