oligarchic
2 synonyms for oligarchic, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adjective — Relating to or characteristic of oligarchy.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
oligarchical
oligarchal
How to use oligarchic
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
oligarchic system
oligarchic rule
oligarchic elite
oligarchic regime
Used mainly in political, historical and journalistic writing rather than everyday speech.
Etymology
The word comes from the Late Latin oligarchicus, which in turn derives from the Ancient Greek oligarkhikós. It can also be broken down as oligarch plus the suffix -ic.
Full origin of oligarchic →Frequently asked questions
What does oligarchic mean?
It describes something relating to or typical of an oligarchy.
Is oligarchic the same as oligarchical?
Yes, oligarchical and oligarchal are accepted alternative forms with the same meaning.
What part of speech is oligarchic?
It is an adjective, formed from the noun oligarch with the suffix -ic.
