"oligarch" meaning in English

See oligarch in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

IPA: /ˈoʊlɪˌɡɑrk/ [US] Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-oligarch.wav [UK] Forms: oligarch [singular], oligarchs [plural]
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  1. A oligarch is a person who is part of a small group that runs a country.
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  2. A oligarch is a very rich person who has a great political influence.
    Sense id: simple-oligarch-en-noun-VDP71WDd
     
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