Definitions for: Oligarchy

[n] a political system governed by a few people

Webster (1913) Definition: Ol"i*gar"chy, n.; pl. Oligarchies. [Gr. ?; ? few,
little + ? to rule, govern: cf.F. oligarchie.]
A form of government in which the supreme power is placed in
the hands of a few persons; also, those who form the ruling
few.

All oligarchies, wherein a few men domineer, do what
they list. --Burton.

See Also: form of government, political system