| 单词 | plutocrat |
| 释义 | plutocrat (once / 6115 pages) n A plutocrat is someone who uses their wealth to buy political power. It’s not a complement, yet plutocrats rule the world. Just ask them. The terms plutocrat and plutocracy are almost always used in a critical or derogatory way. Plutocrats are a small, rich group of people within a larger society that rule or exert control (sometimes indirectly or secretly) using their money. Wealthy groups and people can do this by making large donations to political campaigns, with the expectation of favors in return. The Greek root of plutocrat is ploutos, "wealth." WORD FAMILYplutocrat: plutocracy, plutocrats+/plutocracy: plutocracies, plutocratic/plutocratic: plutocratical, plutocratically USAGE EXAMPLESHis inauguration is just another opportunity for the plutocrats to buy their way into Donnie’s favor. Salon(Dec 25, 2016) Trump would likely talk about his populist, protectionist ideas while leading an administration filled with plutocrats and wearing a made-in-China tie. Time(Dec 14, 2016) But there were many voters who felt nevertheless that the plutocrat would fight for workers and create jobs. Washington Post(Dec 08, 2016) n someone who exercises power by virtue of wealth Hyper have, rich person, wealthy person a person who possesses great material wealth |
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