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petrogarch

The English word “petrogarch” has 1 meaning listed here.

noun

  1. Someone who is part of a small group that controls the petroleum industry, and hence has power over lives and governments similar to the powers of an oligarch.

Etymology

Blend of petro- + oligarch.

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