What is another word for squattocracy?
Pronunciation: [skwɒtˈɒkɹəsi] (IPA) 
Squattocracy is a term used to describe the wealthy landowners who obtained large tracts of land through squatting in the early colonial days of Australia. Other words that can be used as synonyms for this term include landed gentry, aristocracy, and elite class. The landed gentry are typically the highest rank of the upper class, often distinguished by their inherited wealth and social status. The term aristocracy, on the other hand, refers to those who hold inherited titles and are regarded as the highest social class. The elite class includes individuals who are in the upper echelons of society due to their wealth and status. These synonyms all describe those who hold significant power and influence in society.
