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oligarchic, a.|ɒlɪˈgɑːkɪk|
[ad. Gr. ὀλιγαρχικός, f. ὀλιγάρχ-ης oligarch: see -ic; perh. through a mod.L. oligarchic-us or F. oligarchique (Oresme 14th c.).]
Of, pertaining to, or of the nature of an oligarchy; carried on, administered or governed by an oligarchy; supporting or advocating oligarchy.
a1649Drummond of Hawthornden Skiamachia Wks. (1711) 191 He sent a letter to the lords of his privy-council of Scotland, declaring the unjust proceedings of this oligarchick power against his royal person and kingly office. 1768–74Tucker Lt. Nat. (1834) II. 486 Grievous and crying abuses have been committed..in secular government under all its forms, whether democratical, oligarchic, or monarchical. 1871Blackie Four Phases i. 129 The strong bulwark against autocratic or oligarchic oppression. |