oligarkiya
oligarkíya with stress marks
oligarchy
Usage Note
Oligarkiya is the abstract noun for rule by a small group of elites, used in formal political discussions, academic writing, and critical journalism in Filipino. The concept is especially relevant in Philippine political discourse, where dynastic and oligarchic structures are regularly debated.
Examples
" Ayaw nila ng oligarkiya. "
Natural Translation
They don't want an oligarchy.
Literal Translation
Don't-want they of oligarchy.
" Tinutulan ng mga tao ang oligarkiya sa bansa. "
Natural Translation
The people opposed the oligarchy in the country.
Literal Translation
Opposed of people the oligarchy in country.
" Iginiit ng mga aktibista na ang tunay na demokrasya ay imposible hangga't pinaiiral pa rin ang oligarkiya sa pulitika ng bansa. "
Natural Translation
The activists insisted that true democracy is impossible as long as oligarchy still prevails in the country's politics.
Literal Translation
Insisted by activists that the true democracy is impossible as-long-as is-made-to-prevail still the oligarchy in politics of country.
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