plutocracy

noun

Government by the wealthy.

noun

A wealthy class that controls a government.

noun

A government or state in which the wealthy rule.

noun

Government by the wealthy class; the rule of wealth; also, a class ruling by virtue of its wealth. Also plutarchy.

noun

A form of government in which the supreme power is lodged in the hands of the wealthy classes; government by the rich; also, a controlling or influential class of rich men.

noun

Government by the wealthy.

noun

A controlling class of the wealthy.

noun

a political system governed by the wealthy people