Magnate: meaning, definitions and examples
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magnate
[ ˈmæɡ.neɪt ]
business leader
A magnate is a wealthy and influential business leader, especially one who has achieved success in a particular industry or field.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The oil magnate controlled a significant portion of the market.
- She is a real estate magnate with properties all over the country.
Translations
Translations of the word "magnate" in other languages:
🇵🇹 magnata
🇮🇳 उद्योगपति
🇩🇪 Magnat
🇮🇩 magnat
🇺🇦 магнат
🇵🇱 magnat
🇯🇵 大物 (たいもの)
🇫🇷 magnat
🇪🇸 magnate
🇹🇷 magnat
🇰🇷 거물
🇸🇦 قطب
🇨🇿 magnát
🇸🇰 magnát
🇨🇳 大亨 (dàhēng)
🇸🇮 magnat
🇮🇸 auðjöfur
🇰🇿 магнат
🇬🇪 მაგნატი
🇦🇿 mağnat
🇲🇽 magnate
Word origin
The word 'magnate' originated from the Late Latin 'magnas', meaning 'great man'. It was first recorded in English in the mid-16th century. The term was originally used to describe powerful nobles or influential individuals, but later evolved to refer to wealthy business leaders.