Bigwigs: meaning, definitions and examples
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bigwigs
[ ˈbɪɡˌwɪɡz ]
in business
Important or influential people, especially those involved in a particular industry or organization.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The bigwigs of the tech industry gathered for a conference.
- The company's bigwigs made the final decision on the merger.
- Bigwigs from various sectors attended the event.
Translations
Translations of the word "bigwigs" in other languages:
🇵🇹 figurões
🇮🇳 बड़े लोग
🇩🇪 hohe Tiere
🇮🇩 orang besar
🇺🇦 великі шишки
🇵🇱 grube ryby
🇯🇵 大物
🇫🇷 gros bonnets
🇪🇸 pez gordo
🇹🇷 ağır toplar
🇰🇷 거물
🇸🇦 شخصيات هامة
🇨🇿 velká zvířata
🇸🇰 veľké zvieratá
🇨🇳 大人物
🇸🇮 veliki možje
🇮🇸 stórmenni
🇰🇿 үлкен бастықтар
🇬🇪 დიდი პირები
🇦🇿 böyük adamlar
🇲🇽 pez gordo
Word origin
The term 'bigwigs' originated in the 17th century, where the term 'wig' was a symbol of status and power. Bigwigs were individuals who wore large, elaborate wigs to signify their importance and high rank in society. Over time, the term evolved to represent influential and powerful people in various fields.