plutocrat

[ ploo-tuh-krat ]

noun

1. a member of a plutocracy.

plutocrat

/ ˈpluːtəˌkræt /

noun

1. a member of a plutocracy

Word History and Origins

Origin of plutocrat¹

First recorded in 1840–50; pluto(cracy) + -crat

Example Sentences

This week, the president instead sprinted across Pennsylvania, a crucial swing state, attacking Mr. Trump as an out-of-touch plutocrat.

From New York Times

Mr. Biden campaigned across Pennsylvania, casting Mr. Trump as an out-of-touch plutocrat and collecting endorsements from the Kennedy family.

From New York Times

As a plutocrat himself, Trump did not need to be “controlled” by the plutocrats because he instinctively shared most of their goals, be it tax cuts for the rich, deregulation, or undermining organized labor.

From Salon

In a flush of terrible timing, Porter sojourned to Israel in February for a conspicuously obeisant meetup with Bibi Netanyahu, who on paper is the portrait of the corrupt plutocrat that Porter made her reputation at home skewering.

From Slate

If you remember the 2012 election, which I certainly do, you know that Democrats portrayed Romney as a plutocrat whose policies would hurt ordinary Americans while enriching the wealthy.

From Seattle Times