Oligarchy
Nounऑलिगार्की
Definition
A small group of people having control of a country, organization, or institution.
Contextual Sentence: "The historical shift from monarchy to oligarchy in ancient Greece reshaped governance structures, often leading to internal conflicts."
💡 Memory Hook (Mnemonic): Think of 'oligo' (few) + 'archy' (rule) – like a tiny group pulling the strings of power.
Synonyms
elite rule
plutocracy
aristocracy
Antonyms
democracy
anarchy
meritocracy