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plutocratically (ˌpluːtəˈkrætɪkəlɪ) 

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adverb

(politics)
  1. with regard to a plutocratic state or government
  2. in the manner of a plutocratic person

plutocracy (pluːˈtɒkrəsɪ Pronunciation for plutocracy ) 

Definitions

noun

(plural) -cies
  1. the rule or control of society by the wealthy
  2. a state or government characterized by the rule of the wealthy
  3. a class that exercises power by virtue of its wealth

Derived Forms

plutocratic (ˌpluːtəˈkrætɪk Pronunciation for plutocratic ) , ˌplutoˈcratical adjective
ˌplutoˈcratically adverb

Word Origin

C17: from Greek ploutokratia government by the rich, from ploutos wealth + -kratia rule, power

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