Plutocrat – Someone who has power because they are rich

(Pronounced ploo-toh-krat)

To remember the definition of the word plutocrat, use the following mnemonic:

Planet Pluto is not democratic (plutocrat), only the rich have power.

Examples of plutocrat in a sentence

We shouldn't allow a plutocrat to run the country, they're not suitable for the job.

A penny is worth more to a poor person than to a plutocrat.

The plutocrat liked to throw coins at poorer people in the street.