plu·toc·ra·cy 
/pluˈtɑ:krəsi/ noun
plural plu·toc·ra·cies /pluˈtɑ:krəsi/ noun 1 a [noncount] : government by the richest people
▪ a trend toward plutocracy
b [count] : a country that is ruled by the richest people
▪ If only the wealthy can afford to run for public office, are we more a plutocracy than a democracy? 2 [count] : a group of very rich people who have a lot of power
▪ corporate greed and America's growing plutocracy
▪ a trend toward plutocracy
b [count] : a country that is ruled by the richest people
▪ If only the wealthy can afford to run for public office, are we more a plutocracy than a democracy?
▪ corporate greed and America's growing plutocracy
