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oligarca

oligarch

noun oh-lee-GAR-kah Rare

Origin: Greek oligarkhēs, 'ruler of a few'

Usage Note

Oligarca ends in -a but is masculine — like atleta or poeta. Its plural is gli oligarchi (hard 'k'). In contemporary Italian journalism it is closely associated with post-Soviet billionaires wielding political power.

Examples

"L'oligarca ha finanziato la campagna elettorale."

Natural Translation

The oligarch funded the electoral campaign.

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