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A plutocracy (from Ancient Greek πλοῦτος (ploûtos) 'wealth', and κράτος (krátos) 'power') or plutarchy is a society that is ruled or controlled by people of great wealth or income. The first known use of the term in English dates from 1631.[1] Unlike most political systems, plutocracy is not rooted in any established political philosophy.[2]
^"Plutocracy". Merriam Webster. Retrieved 2 June 2017.
^"Plutocratic Populism - ECPS". Retrieved 21 February 2024.
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