Oligarchy(noun)
A form of government where power is held by a small group of people.
Hindi meaning:अल्पतंत्र
Synonyms: Minority rule, Elite rule, Plutocracy, Aristocracy
Antonyms: Democracy, Egalitarianism, Republic, Anarchy
Example: In an oligarchy, a few powerful families can control major decisions of the state.
Trick to remember: Oligarchy = OLIGo (few) + archy (rule); jab few log rule karein, woh oligarchy hai.
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