Millionaire: meaning, definitions and examples
💰
millionaire
[ ˌmɪl.jəˈner ]
someone who has a lot of money
A millionaire is a person who has a net worth of one million dollars or more. Being a millionaire typically signifies a level of financial success and stability.
Synonyms
plutocrat, tycoon, wealthy person
Examples of usage
- He became a millionaire after selling his successful business.
- She inherited her wealth and became a millionaire overnight.
someone who has a fortune or great wealth
A millionaire is often used to describe someone who has accumulated a significant amount of wealth. This term is associated with prosperity and financial abundance.
Synonyms
billionaire, moneyed individual, rich person
Examples of usage
- The mansion belonged to a millionaire who made his fortune in real estate.
- She lived a lavish lifestyle as a millionaire philanthropist.
Translations
Translations of the word "millionaire" in other languages:
🇵🇹 milionário
🇮🇳 करोड़पति
🇩🇪 Millionär
🇮🇩 jutawan
🇺🇦 мільйонер
🇵🇱 milioner
🇯🇵 億万長者
🇫🇷 millionnaire
🇪🇸 millonario
🇹🇷 milyoner
🇰🇷 백만장자
🇸🇦 مليونير
🇨🇿 milionář
🇸🇰 milionár
🇨🇳 百万富翁
🇸🇮 milijonar
🇮🇸 milljónamæringur
🇰🇿 миллионер
🇬🇪 მილიონერი
🇦🇿 milyonçu
🇲🇽 millonario
Word origin
The term 'millionaire' originated in France in the early 18th century, derived from the word 'million', meaning a large number. It became popularized in the English language in the 19th century, coinciding with the rise of industrialization and the accumulation of significant wealth by individuals. The concept of a millionaire symbolizes financial success and abundance in modern society.
See also: million.