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Plutocrat

/plˈutəˌkræt/
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(noun) Someone who rules by virtue of his or her wealth.

He's an old plutocrat.
The plutocrat is a person whose power comes from their wealth.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ used his vast fortune to influence politicians and shape government policy in his favor.

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