Meaning of Dutertegarch | Babel Free

Definitions

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

Philippine, Philippines, neologism

Examples

“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”

CEFR level