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rich individual

 

[ rɪtʃ ˌɪndɪˈvɪdʒʊəl ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

wealthy person

A rich individual refers to a person who has a significant amount of money or valuable possessions. Typically, this individual belongs to the upper class of society and enjoys a luxurious lifestyle. Rich individuals often have access to resources and opportunities that others may not have.

Synonyms

affluent individual, wealthy person, well-off individual.

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Word Description / Examples
rich individual

This term is generic and can be used in various situations to describe someone with a lot of money or assets.

  • He is a rich individual who owns several businesses.
  • Many rich individuals contribute to charity.
wealthy person

This phrase is also quite versatile and highlights someone who has substantial wealth, often implied as being more than just 'rich'.

  • The wealthy person donated millions to the hospital.
  • He is considered a wealthy person in the community.
affluent individual

This term is more formal and is often used in professional or academic settings to indicate someone who is well off.

  • Many affluent individuals live in this neighborhood.
  • As an affluent individual, she has the resources to invest in startups.
well-off individual

This term is less extreme and is often used to describe someone who is financially comfortable but not necessarily extremely rich.

  • The well-off individual can afford to travel frequently.
  • Despite not being a millionaire, he's considered a well-off individual.

Examples of usage

  • Despite being a rich individual, he preferred to live a modest life.
  • The rich individual donated a large sum of money to charity.

Translations

Translations of the word "rich individual" in other languages:

🇵🇹 indivíduo rico

🇮🇳 अमीर व्यक्ति

🇩🇪 reicher Einzelner

🇮🇩 individu kaya

🇺🇦 багата особа

🇵🇱 bogata jednostka

🇯🇵 裕福な個人 (yūfuku na kojin)

🇫🇷 individu riche

🇪🇸 individuo rico

🇹🇷 zengin birey

🇰🇷 부유한 개인 (buyuhan gaein)

🇸🇦 فرد ثري (fard thary)

🇨🇿 bohatý jedinec

🇸🇰 bohatý jednotlivec

🇨🇳 富有的个人 (fùyǒu de gèrén)

🇸🇮 bogat posameznik

🇮🇸 ríkur einstaklingur

🇰🇿 бай жеке тұлға

🇬🇪 მდიდარი ინდივიდი (mdidari individi)

🇦🇿 varlı fərd

🇲🇽 individuo rico

Etymology

The word 'rich' originated from the Old English word 'rīċe', meaning powerful or mighty. Over time, it evolved to refer to having wealth or abundance of resources. The term 'individual' comes from the Latin word 'individuus', meaning indivisible or undivided. When combined, 'rich individual' describes a person of significant wealth and influence in society.