ROBBER BARON


Meaning of ROBBER BARON in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ noun ]

Date: 1878

1. : an American capitalist of the latter part of the 19th century who became wealthy through exploitation (as of natural resources, governmental influence, or low wage scales)

2. : a business owner or executive who acquires wealth through ethically questionable tactics

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.