How to Pronounce "oligarchy"
word
ˈɑɫəˌɡɑɹki
AH-luh-GAHR-kee
ˈɒlɪɡˌɑːki
OL-ih-GAH-kee
Definition
A political system or organization where a small group of people hold all the power and control decisions.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɑɫəˌɡɑɹki
British English
ˈɒlɪɡˌɑːki
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AH-luh-GAHR-kee
UK
OL-ih-GAH-kee
Listen in Context
The country was ruled by an oligarchy for many years.
An oligarchy is a government run by a small group of people.
Some people fear that democracy can turn into an oligarchy.
Critics argue that big corporations create a hidden oligarchy.