Oligarkia (en. Oligarchy)

/oliˈɾka/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A system of governance where power is concentrated in the hands of a few people or groups.

The oligarchy often leads to inequality in society.

Ang oligarkiya ay madalas na nagiging sanhi ng hindi pagkakapantay-pantay sa lipunan.

A state where the interests and powers of selected individuals dominate over the interests of the majority.

Decisions in the oligarchy often favor the rich.

Ang mga desisyon sa oligarkiya ay kadalasang pabor sa mga mayayaman.

The status of oligarchy results from the merging of wealth and influence of individuals in governance.

The oligarchy in the country leads to distrust in the institutions.

Ang oligarkiya sa bansa ay nagdudulot ng kawalan ng tiwala sa mga institusyon.

From the Greek 'oligarkhía,' meaning 'rule by a few.'

under oligarchy

a situation where power is controlled by a few people.

nasa ilalim ng oligarkiya

totalitarianism

A form of government where the state has complete control over all aspects of citizens' lives, often including oligarchy.

totalitaryanismo

democracy

A system of government where power rests with the majority, in contrast to oligarchy.

demokrasya

Rich people controlling the country

It seems like an oligarchy situation since they are the ones making all the decisions.

Parang oligarkiya na ang sitwasyon, dahil sila na ang nagdedesisyon sa lahat.

A group of elites favoring their fellow wealthy

Their policies are so oligarchic.

Sobrang oligarkik na ang mga polisiyang pinapasa nila.