Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

dutertegarch

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: duterte-garch
IPA

19

Scrabble Score

12

Letters

2

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

An oligarch who is associated with and benefits from the Duterte administration and its economic policies.

Example Sentences

"But while Duterte wants to “kill” these two oligarchs, he’s open to the entry of another oligarch, Manny Villar’s Prime Water, to replace Manila Water and Maynilad. Prime Water currently has concessions in several provinces but the transition from Maynilad and Manila Water to Prime Water would make Villar the “water supply king,” the latest Dutertegarch."
"Dutertegarchs in politics"
"Philippine leader solidifies new class of ‘Dutertegarchs’ that has prospered from state deals and concessions during his tenure"

Etymology

Blend of Duterte + oligarch, after Rodrigo Duterte.

Inflected Forms

Dutertegarchs (plural)

Questions

What does dutertegarch mean?: An oligarch who is associated with and benefits from the Duterte administration and its economic policies.
Where does dutertegarch come from?: Blend of Duterte + oligarch, after Rodrigo Duterte.

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