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oligarchical

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Etymology

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From Ancient Greek ὀλιγαρχικός (oligarkhikós) +‎ -al.[1] By surface analysis, oligarch +‎ -ical.

Adjective

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oligarchical

  1. Oligarchic.
    • 2016 February 13, Gene Lyons, anonymous quotee, “Understanding the 'Bernie Bros'”, in The Daily Journal‎[1], volume 83, number 37, page A11:
      Yes, please tell me how Shillary is the nicest corporate oligarchical servant, and how she will lovingly sell out the people who voted for her to her banker masters, with a twinkle in her fellating eye.

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References

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  1. ^ “oligarchical, adj.”, in OED Online Paid subscription required⁠, Oxford: Oxford University Press, launched 2000.

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