magnate
Translation
magnate, tycoon, mogul
Examples
He was a powerful shipping magnate.
He was a powerful shipping magnate.
Grammar Patterns
((a/an)) ((industry)) magnate a wealthy person in an industry He was a powerful shipping magnate.
Similar Words
Synonyms: tycoon, mogul, baron
Etymology
From Latin 'magnus' meaning 'great'.
Memory Tips
A 'magnate' is a 'magnificent' person in business. The 'mag' root means 'great'.