MAGNATE


Meaning of MAGNATE in English

/ ˈmægneɪt; NAmE / noun

a person who is rich, powerful and successful, especially in business :

a media / property / shipping magnate

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WORD ORIGIN

late Middle English : from late Latin magnas , magnat- great man, from Latin magnus great.

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