"broligarchy" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: broligarchies [plural]
Etymology: Blend of bro + oligarchy. Etymology templates: {{etymon|en|id=politics}}, {{blend|en|bro|oligarchy}} Blend of bro + oligarchy Head templates: {{en-noun|~}} broligarchy (countable and uncountable, plural broligarchies)
  1. (neologism, politics) A small group of ultrawealthy men who exert inordinate control or influence within a political structure, particularly while espousing views regarded as anti-democratic, technofascist, and masculinist. Tags: countable, neologism, uncountable Categories (topical): Politics Related terms: broligarch Translations (Translations): broligarchie [feminine] (French)

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