oligarkiko
oligárkiko with stress marks
oligarchic
Usage Note
Oligarkiko is the adjective form of oligarka, used in formal political science and journalistic writing to describe systems or structures dominated by a small ruling elite. It appears in academic papers and political commentary discussing Philippine governance and elite capture.
Examples
" Oligarkiko ang lumang sistema. "
Natural Translation
The old system is oligarchic.
Literal Translation
Oligarchic the old system.
" Ang kanilang pamahalaan ay may sistemang oligarkiko. "
Natural Translation
Their government has an oligarchic system.
Literal Translation
The their government has system oligarchic.
" Iginiit ng mga iskolar na ang oligarkikong istruktura ng lipunan ang dahilan kung bakit nananatiling mahirap ang nakararami sa bansa. "
Natural Translation
Scholars argued that the oligarchic structure of society is the reason why the majority in the country remain poor.
Literal Translation
Insisted of-the scholars that the oligarchic structure of society the reason why remaining poor the majority in country.
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