Magnate

/ˈmægneɪt/

Meaning & Definition

noun

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

The real estate magnate bought several high-profile properties in the city.

A person of great influence or power in a particular field.

She became a media magnate, owning multiple television networks and production companies.

A person possessing great wealth and power, often in a specific industry.

The oil magnate was known for his philanthropic contributions to educational institutions.

From Latin 'māgnātus', meaning 'greatness' or 'high rank'.

media magnate

A person who has a significant influence in the media industry.

business magnate

An individual with great wealth and influence in the business world.

real estate magnate

A person who has achieved great wealth and power through real estate.

tycoon

A wealthy and powerful businessperson.

mogul

An important or powerful person in the business world.

baron

A person of great influence or importance in a specific field.

Rich dude

He's such a rich dude, driving around in his sports car.

Big cheese

In the startup world, he's the big cheese with all those deals.