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broligarchy

/ˈbrɒlɪˌɡɑːrki/
concentration of power among wealthy male tech executives

The tech industry's broligarchy has been criticized for its lack of diversity.

This refers to the dominance of wealthy male executives in the tech sector.


informal

A concentration of power and influence among wealthy male executives, particularly in the technology sector.

The broligarchy of Silicon Valley continues to shape global tech policies.

This highlights how male-dominated leadership influences industry decisions.

The term blends 'bro' (slang for brother) with 'oligarchy' (rule by a few).

Collocations

tech broligarchymale-dominated tech leadershipbroligarchy culturea corporate culture dominated by wealthy male executives

Synonyms

male-dominated oligarchytech elitebro culture

Antonyms

diverse leadershipinclusive governance

Related Phrases

bro culturephrase
a workplace environment dominated by male norms and behaviors

Pro Tip

Usage Context

This term is often used in discussions about gender inequality in corporate leadership.

Gold Rule

Avoid Misuse

Do not use this term to describe general male friendship groups; it specifically refers to power structures.

Word Origin

Blend of 'bro' (slang for brother) and 'oligarchy' (rule by a few), coined to describe male-dominated power structures in tech.

Usage Notes

Used critically to discuss gender imbalance in leadership, particularly in technology and business.

Word Breakdown

bro
slang for brother, often used to refer to male peers
root
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ligarchy
derived from 'oligarchy', meaning rule by a few
root
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