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magnate

Noun

IPA /ˈmæɡneɪt/

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A very wealthy and influential person in business.

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magnate/ˈmæɡneɪt/

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A large business empire
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A magnate is a wealthy and influential business figure.

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The film follows a hotel magnate who returns to his childhood village.
Our case study examines how a shipping magnate built her business.

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magnate — A very wealthy and influential person in business.

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Word origin

From Latin magnas, meaning a great person, related to magnus, great.

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The industry often comes first: a media magnate, property magnate or shipping magnate.

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