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nabob

 

[ หˆnรฆbษ’b ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น nababo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเคฌเคพเคฌ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Nabob

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ nabob

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะฐะฑะพฬะฑ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ nabob

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒŠใƒœใƒ–

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท nabob

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ nabob

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท nabob

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋‚˜๋ฐฅ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู†ุงุจูˆุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nabob

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ nabob

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็บณๅšๅธƒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ nabob

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ nabob

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฝะฐะฑะพะฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒœแƒแƒ‘แƒแƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nabob

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ nabob

Word origin

The term 'nabob' originated in the late 17th century, derived from the Urdu word 'nฤwฤb,' 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.