1. a person who has power because of their wealth

Examples

• The plutocrat owned several major corporations and influenced government policy.
• Critics accused the wealthy plutocrats of buying political influence.
• She inherited billions and became one of the nation’s most powerful plutocrats.
• The plutocrat’s donations to the campaign raised questions about corruption.
• Many viewed him as a plutocrat who cared only about increasing his fortune.
• The documentary exposed how plutocrats shaped economic legislation.
• Local plutocrats controlled most of the city’s development projects.