"broligarch" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: broligarchs [plural]
Etymology: Blend of bro + oligarch. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|bro|oligarch}} Blend of bro + oligarch Head templates: {{en-noun|s}} broligarch (plural broligarchs)
  1. (neologism, politics) An extremely wealthy man who holds inordinate power or influence within a political structure, especially while espousing a range of views regarded as anti-democratic, technofascist, and masculinist. Tags: neologism Categories (topical): Politics Related terms: broligarchy, tech bro

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