Plutocrat

Pronunciation: /ˈpluː.tə.kræt/

Definitions of plutocrat

noun A person whose power derives from their wealth

Example Sentences

A1 A plutocrat is a wealthy person who has a lot of power.

A2 The plutocrat owned several businesses and had a lot of influence in the community.

B1 The country was ruled by a group of powerful plutocrats who controlled the economy.

B2 The plutocrat's extravagant lifestyle was the subject of much gossip and envy.

C1 The plutocrat used their wealth to manipulate politics and further their own interests.

C2 The plutocrat's vast fortune allowed them to live a life of luxury and privilege.

Examples of plutocrat in a Sentence

formal The plutocrat amassed his wealth through strategic investments and business ventures.

informal That plutocrat sure knows how to make money!

slang The plutocrat is living the high life with all that cash.

figurative In the world of politics, the lobbyist is often seen as a plutocrat pulling the strings behind the scenes.

Grammatical Forms of plutocrat

• plural: plutocrats
• comparative: more plutocratic
• superlative: most plutocratic
• present tense: plutocrat
• future tense: will be plutocrat
• perfect tense: has been plutocrat
• continuous tense: is being plutocrat
• singular: plutocrat
• positive degree: plutocratic
• infinitive: to plutocrat
• gerund: plutocrating
• participle: plutocrated

Origin and Evolution of plutocrat

First Known Use: 1631 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'plutocrat' originated from the Greek words 'ploutos' meaning wealth and 'kratos' meaning rule or power.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a member of a governing wealthy class, the term 'plutocrat' has evolved to refer to individuals or groups who wield power or influence due to their wealth.