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Definition of oligarchize in English:

oligarchize

Pronunciation /ɒlɪˈɡɑːkʌɪz/

verb

(also oligarchise)

  • To convert into an oligarchy; to subject to an oligarchy.

Origin

Mid 19th century; earliest use found in George Grote (1794–1871), historian and politician. From oligarchy + -ize.