"minigarch" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: minigarchs [plural], mini-garch [alternative]
Etymology: Blend of mini- + oligarch. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|mini-|oligarch}} Blend of mini- + oligarch Head templates: {{en-noun|s}} minigarch (plural minigarchs)
  1. (chiefly concerning the former Soviet Union) A petty oligarch, one with somewhat less money or power.
    Sense id: en-minigarch-en-noun-uFTWCtHL Categories (other): English blends, English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

Inflected forms

Alternative forms

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