Tycoon: meaning, definitions and examples

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tycoon

 

[ taiหˆkuหn ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

business leader

A tycoon is a wealthy and powerful business person who has a lot of influence in a particular industry or field. Tycoons often control multiple companies and investments, and are known for their success and wealth.

Synonyms

baron, captain of industry, magnate, mogul

Examples of usage

  • John D. Rockefeller was a famous oil tycoon in the late 19th century.
  • The tech tycoon invested in various start-ups to expand his empire.
  • The media tycoon owns several newspapers and television stations.
  • The real estate tycoon built a successful property development company.
  • The financial tycoon made a fortune through strategic investments.

Translations

Translations of the word "tycoon" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น magnata

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‰เคฆเฅเคฏเฅ‹เค—เคชเคคเคฟ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Tycoon

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kaya raya

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะฐะณะฝะฐั‚

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ magnat

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅคง็‰ฉ (ใŸใ„ใ‚‚ใฎ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท magnat

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ magnate

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท mรผtena

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฑฐ๋ฌผ (geomeul)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนู…ู„ุงู‚ ููŠ ู…ุฌุงู„ ุงู„ุฃุนู…ุงู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ magnรกt

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ magnรกt

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅทจๅคด (jรนtรณu)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ magnat

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ auรฐjรถfur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะฐะณะฝะฐั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒ’แƒœแƒแƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ maqnat

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ magnate

Etymology

The term 'tycoon' originated from the Japanese word 'taikun', which means 'great prince' or 'supreme commander'. It was first used in English in the mid-19th century to describe powerful and influential business leaders. Over time, the term has become synonymous with wealth, power, and success in the business world.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,372, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.