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Oligarchy vs Aristocratic - What's the difference?

oligarchy | aristocratic |

As a noun oligarchy

is a government run by only a few, often the wealthy.

As an adjective aristocratic is

aristocratic.

oligarchy

English

Noun

(wikipedia oligarchy) (oligarchies)
  • A government run by only a few, often the wealthy.
  • Those who make up an oligarchic government.
  • A state ruled by such a government.
  • aristocratic

    English

    Alternative forms

    * aristocratick

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Of or pertaining to an aristocracy; consisting in, or favoring, a government of nobles, or principal men.
  • An aristocratic constitution.
  • Partaking of aristocracy; befitting aristocracy; characteristic of, or originating with, the aristocracy.
  • An aristocratic measure.
    Aristocratic pride or manners.