Bollygarch

//ˈbɒlɪˌɡɑːk// noun, slang

noun, slang ·Uncommon ·College level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    An Indian oligarch or billionaire. informal

    "The Bollygarchs' magic mix."

Example

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"Getting into politics will cost you: India's Election Commission estimates the cost of fighting a seat is twenty- five million rupees. Only cricketers and Bollygarchs can afford that."

Etymology

Blend of Bollywood + oligarch. Compare boligarch.

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