Nabob: meaning, definitions and examples
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nabob
[ หnรฆbษb ]
wealthy person
A nabob is a wealthy and influential person, particularly one who has returned from India or the East, where they accrued their wealth. Historically, nabobs were British officials in India who acquired a fortune and returned to England, often flaunting their riches and status.
Synonyms
baron, financier, magnate, mogul, tycoon
Examples of usage
- He became a nabob after his successful trade ventures in India.
- The nabob threw lavish parties in his mansion.
- She married a nabob, securing her place in high society.
- Nabobs often faced scrutiny for their extravagant lifestyles.
Translations
Translations of the word "nabob" in other languages:
๐ต๐น nababo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคจเคฌเคพเคฌ
๐ฉ๐ช Nabob
๐ฎ๐ฉ nabob
๐บ๐ฆ ะฝะฐะฑะพฬะฑ
๐ต๐ฑ nabob
๐ฏ๐ต ใใใ
๐ซ๐ท nabob
๐ช๐ธ nabob
๐น๐ท nabob
๐ฐ๐ท ๋๋ฐฅ
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุงุจูุจ
๐จ๐ฟ nabob
๐ธ๐ฐ nabob
๐จ๐ณ ็บณๅๅธ
๐ธ๐ฎ nabob
๐ฎ๐ธ nabob
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฝะฐะฑะพะฑ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ nabob
๐ฒ๐ฝ nabob
Etymology
The term 'nabob' originated in the late 17th century, derived from the Urdu word 'nฤwฤb,' which itself comes from the Arabic 'nawab,' meaning 'deputy' or 'governor.' Originally, it referred to the Muslim rulers of Indian provinces during the Mughal Empire. The word was adopted into English to describe individuals who returned from the Indian subcontinent with vast fortunes, particularly British officials and entrepreneurs. By the 18th century, the term took on a more general meaning, referring to wealthy people who flaunted their wealth regardless of their origins. The social implications of being a nabob often included criticism for ostentation and the perceived moral implications of acquiring wealth from colonial enterprises.
Word Frequency Rank
This word's position of #32,208 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.
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