No. 11,547 in Swedish
oligarker
"Oligarker" in English means "oligarchs," referring to wealthy and powerful individuals who influence political or economic systems.
In a sentence
De mäktiga oligarkerna styrde landet med järnhand.
The powerful oligarchs ruled the country with an iron hand.
Here, 'oligarkerna' refers to a specific group of powerful individuals within a society or nation who hold substantial control over resources or governance, implying influence and authoritative power.
Det var en olaglig aktivitet som kopplades till flera oligarker.
It was an illegal activity related to several oligarchs.
In this context, 'oligarker' is used to represent individuals involved in activities outside legal constraints, typically implying wealth and power allowing for such involvement.
Diskussionen om oligarker och deras påverkan på ekonomin tog fart i nyhetsmedia.
The discussion about oligarchs and their impact on the economy gained momentum in the news media.
Here, 'oligarker' is used in a general sense, referring to people who significantly influence economic or political situations, often discussed in the media or public discourse.
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