oligarka
oligárka with stress marks
oligarch
Usage Note
Oligarka is a political term borrowed from English (originally Greek via Latin), used in Filipino journalism and commentary to describe members of a powerful elite who control significant wealth and influence. It is frequently used in critical discourse about inequality and political dynasties in the Philippines.
Examples
" Mayaman ang oligarka. "
Natural Translation
The oligarch is rich.
Literal Translation
Rich the oligarch.
" Isang makapangyarihang oligarka ang namumuno sa negosyo. "
Natural Translation
A powerful oligarch leads the business.
Literal Translation
One powerful oligarch the leads in business.
" Pinupuna ng mga mamamahayag ang ilang oligarka na kumokontrol sa ekonomiya habang nananatiling mahirap ang nakararaming mamamayan. "
Natural Translation
Journalists criticize the few oligarchs who control the economy while the majority of citizens remain poor.
Literal Translation
Criticize by journalists the some oligarch who control in economy while remaining poor the majority citizens.
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