oligarchy
advancedC2/ˈɒlɪɡɑːrki/ · ol-i-gar-chy
A form of power structure in which power rests with a small number of people.
Meanings
A form of power structure in which power rests with a small number of people.
ایسی حکومتی شکل جس میں طاقت ایک چھوٹی تعداد کے لوگوں کے ہاتھ میں ہوتی ہے۔
اقلیتی حکومت
aqiliati hukumat
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Common Collocations
- political oligarchy
- wealthy oligarchy
- oligarchy of power
Example Sentences
In an oligarchy, decisions are often made to benefit the few rather than the majority.
اقلیتی حکومت میں، اکثر فیصلے چند افراد کے فوائد کے لیے کیے جاتے ہیں، نہ کہ اکثریت کے لیے۔
aqiliati hukumat mein, aksar faislay chand afraad ke faiday ke liye kiye jate hain, na ke aksariyat ke liye.
The country's transition from democracy to oligarchy alarmed many citizens.
ملک کا جمہوریت سے اقلیتی حکومت میں تبدیلی نے بہت سے شہریوں کو پریشان کر دیا۔
mulk ka jamhooriyat se aqiliati hukumat mein tabdeeli ne bohat se shehriyon ko pareshan kar diya.
Critics claim that the current government operates more like an oligarchy than a democracy.
نکتہ چینی کرنے والوں کا کہنا ہے کہ موجودہ حکومت جمہوریت سے زیادہ اقلیتی حکومت کی طرح کام کر رہی ہے۔
naktachini karne walon ka kehna hai ke mojooda hukumat jamhooriat se zyada aqiliati hukumat ki tarah kaam kar rahi hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'oligarchy' as 'a few ruling over the many'.
Imagine a small group of wealthy individuals making decisions while the larger population watches.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
اکلیتی کی آہنگ میں جیو، قومی بھلائی کو نہ بھولیاں۔
aqiliati ki aahang mein jiye, national bhalaai ko na bhuliyaan.
Live in the sound of oligarchy, do not forget the national good.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
پہلوانوں کی بھیڑ میں دم دینے والا چھوٹا ہوتا ہے۔
pehalwanon ki bheer mein dam dene wala chhota hota hai.
In the crowd of strong men, the one who gives breath is often small.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Greek "oligarkhía" — government by a few
First known use: 16th century
The term has been used since ancient times to describe government systems in which power resides with a small number of people. Its usage has evolved in modern contexts to criticize political systems perceived as favoring elites.