1. in a manner characteristic of or relating to plutocracy; in a way controlled or dominated by the wealthy
Usage: formal; often used in political or social criticism

Examples

• The government was run plutocratically, with wealthy donors wielding disproportionate influence.
• Critics argued that the system operated plutocratically, favoring the rich over ordinary citizens.
• The nation's laws were written plutocratically to protect corporate interests.
• She claimed the election was decided plutocratically by campaign contributions from billionaires.
• The institution functioned plutocratically, with board members drawn exclusively from wealthy families.