plutocratic

[ ploo-tuh-krat-ik ]

adjective

1. of, relating to, or characterized by a plutocracy or plutocrats.

Other Word Forms

• pluto·crati·cal·ly adverb
• nonplu·to·cratic adjective
• nonplu·to·crati·cal adjective
• unplu·to·cratic adjective
• unplu·to·crati·cal adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of plutocratic¹

First recorded in 1865–70; plutocrat + -ic

Example Sentences

Or will she find herself in a plutocratic theocracy ruled by ignorance and led by weak men who claim to be strong?

From Salon

“What you have in this ticket is a weird amalgam of plutocratic populism,” Kabaservice said.

From Los Angeles Times

The power of plutocratic pettiness came into focus during the Obama years, when many wealthy financiers were enraged by a president who, objectively, hadn’t done anything to deserve it.

From Seattle Times

Gone is the swaggering, self-funding billionaire telling donors to shove it; in his place comes an embattled politician who is low on cash and anxious to charm his plutocratic peers.

From Salon

Ego and corrupt special interests motivated some presidents, but the best put aside personal aggrandizement and plutocratic backers to strive for the common good in a diverse and dynamic nation.

From Seattle Times