plutocrat

/ˈpluːtəˌkræt/
noun
  1. A very wealthy person who uses their money to gain power or influence, especially in politics or society.
    • Local activists protested against the plutocrat who was buying up the town's historic buildings.
    • The billionaire plutocrat donated millions to the election campaign.
    • The novel tells the story of a ruthless plutocrat who controls the city's economy.
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