Plutocracy(noun)
Government by the wealthy; a society controlled by rich people.
Hindi meaning:धनतंत्र
Synonyms: Oligarchy, Aristocracy, Moneyed rule, Wealth rule
Antonyms: Democracy, Egalitarianism, Meritocracy, Socialism
Example: Critics argued that the country was turning into a plutocracy where money decided elections.
Trick to remember: Pluto = rich (god of wealth) + -cracy = rule, so plutocracy means rule of the rich.
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