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magnate

nounmasculine/femininegeneral usecommon/mɐˈɡnatɐ/mag·na·ta

Definition

1

A person of great wealth and power, especially in business or industry.

Usage examples

The oil magnate invested heavily in renewable energy.
She became a publishing magnate after starting her own magazine.

Common combinations

media magnateshipping magnatebusiness magnate