Lectionary Calendar
Wednesday, January 22nd, 2025
the Second Week after Epiphany
Attention!
For 10¢ a day you can enjoy StudyLight.org ads
free while helping to build churches and support pastors in Uganda.
Click here to learn more!

Bible Encyclopedias
Plutocracy

1911 Encyclopedia Britannica

Search for…
or
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W Y Z
Prev Entry
Pluto Monkey
Next Entry
Plutus
Resource Toolbox
Additional Links

(Gr. lrXovroKparia, from irXo13ros, wealth, and Kpecros, power), government or power exercised by the possessors of wealth, power obtained by the mere possession of riches; hence a body or ruling class whose influence is due only to their money.

Bibliography Information
Chisholm, Hugh, General Editor. Entry for 'Plutocracy'. 1911 Encyclopedia Britanica. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​bri/​p/plutocracy.html. 1910.
 
adsfree-icon
Ads FreeProfile