Oligarka (en. Oligarch)
o-li-gar-ka
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A person who is part of a small group of wealthy individuals with significant power and influence in government.
Oligarchs often control the main resources of a country.
Ang mga oligarka ay kadalasang nagkokontrol sa mga pangunahing yaman ng isang bansa.
An individual with a high level of political and economic power that comes from a limited number of individuals.
Many oligarchs are involved in corruption issues.
Maraming oligarka ang sangkot sa mga isyu ng katiwalian.
A free person who forms an oligarchy.
In his view, oligarchs have become obstacles to true democracy.
Sa kanyang pananaw, ang mga oligarka ay naging hadlang sa tunay na demokrasya.
Etymology
from the Greek word 'oligos' meaning 'few' and 'arkhos' meaning 'ruler'
Common Phrases and Expressions
oligarchic power
The command or domination of wealthy individuals in a country.
kapangyarihang oligarka
Related Words
oligarchy
A system of government where power is held by a small group of people.
oligarkiya
aristocracy
A form of government ruled by nobility or a privileged class.
aristokrasya
Slang Meanings
Rich people who own a large part of the business or wealth in the country.
They are the oligarchs who control the economy of the country.
Sila ang mga oligarka na kumokontrol sa ekonomiya ng bayan.
Famous and powerful individuals who carry out bribery and influence.
They voted because of the influence of the oligarchs.
Bumoto sila dahil sa impluwensya ng mga oligarka.
A term for people who can sell their power and connections due to their wealth.
It's easy to get what you want if you're friends with the oligarchs.
Madaling makuha ang gusto mo kung kaibigan mo ang mga oligarka.