1. Plural of kleptocrat; rulers or leaders who use their power to steal public money and resources for personal gain.
Usage: Formal; often used in political discourse and journalism; Typically refers to government officials or heads of state

Examples

• The international community condemned the kleptocrats who had looted the nation's treasury.
• Historians documented how the kleptocrats enriched themselves while the population suffered in poverty.
• Transparency organizations work to expose kleptocrats and recover stolen assets.
• The regime's kleptocrats diverted billions in oil revenue into offshore accounts.
• Sanctions were imposed on the kleptocrats and their families to prevent further theft.
• Investigative journalists revealed the networks of kleptocrats operating across multiple countries.