magnate

mag-nate · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A wealthy and influential person, especially in business or industry.

  2. 2.

    A great noble or member of a powerful ruling class.

Forms

plural: magnates

Related words

See also: baron, mogul, tycoon
Synonyms: baron, industrialist, mogul, tycoon

Etymology

From Late Latin magnas (genitive magnatis), from Latin magnus meaning "great."