Definitions for: Plutocracy

[n] a political system governed by the wealthy people

Webster (1913) Definition: Plu*toc"ra*cy, n. [Gr. ?; ? wealth + ? to be
strong, to rule, fr.? strength: cf. F. plutocratie.]
A form of government in which the supreme power is lodged in
the hands of the wealthy classes; government by the rich;
also, a controlling or influential class of rich men.

See Also: form of government, political system