Autocracy vs. Oligarchy
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Difference Between Autocracy and Oligarchy
Autocracynoun
(uncountable) A form of government in which unlimited power is held by a single individual.
Oligarchynoun
A government run by only a few, often the wealthy.
Autocracynoun
(countable) An instance of this government.
Oligarchynoun
Those who make up an oligarchic government.
Autocracynoun
a political system governed by a single individual
Oligarchynoun
A state ruled by such a government.
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Autocracynoun
a political theory favoring unlimited authority by a single individual
Oligarchynoun
a political system governed by a few people
