oligarch in French
oligarch in French is oligarque — oligarch means a very rich businessman who wields political influence, especially one of those who acquired vast state assets in Russia and other post-Soviet countries after 1991.
oligarch in French
oligarque
A member of an oligarchy; someone who is part of a small group that runs a country.
What does "oligarch" mean?
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noun A very rich businessman who wields political influence, especially one of those who acquired vast state assets in Russia and other post-Soviet countries after 1991.
"Sanctions froze the yachts of several Russian oligarchs."
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noun A member of a small group that holds power in a state or organisation.
"Power rested with a handful of oligarchs drawn from the landowning families."
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oligarch in a sentence
- Sanctions froze the yachts of several Russian oligarchs.
- The oligarchs bought up privatised industries at a fraction of their value.
- Power rested with a handful of oligarchs drawn from the landowning families.
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What is "oligarch" in French?
"oligarch" in French is oligarque. oligarch means: A very rich businessman who wields political influence, especially one of those who acquired vast state assets in Russia and other post-Soviet countries after 1991.
How do you use "oligarch" in a sentence?
Example: "Sanctions froze the yachts of several Russian oligarchs." In French, "oligarch" is oligarque.
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