how to pronounce oligarchy
/ˈɒl.ɪ.ɡɑː.ki/
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oligarchy is pronounced in four syllables
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An example use of oligarchy in a speech by a native speaker of british english:
“… highly centralized oligarchy yet if it …”
meanings of oligarchy
noun:
- Those who make up an oligarchic government.
- A state ruled by such a government.
- A government run by only a few, often the wealthy.
oligarchy frequency in english - C2+ level of CEFR
the word oligarchy occurs in english on average 1 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2+ level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.
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