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- [mag-neyt, -nit]
- /ˈmæg neɪt, -nɪt/
- /ˈmæɡ.nət/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [mag-neyt, -nit]
- /ˈmæg neɪt, -nɪt/
Definitions of magnate word
- noun magnate a person of great influence, importance, or standing in a particular enterprise, field of business, etc.: a railroad magnate. 1
- noun magnate a person of eminence or distinction in any field: literary magnates. 1
- noun magnate a member of the former upper house in either the Polish or Hungarian parliament. 1
- noun magnate A wealthy and influential person, especially in business. 1
- noun magnate rich businessman 1
- noun magnate important or influential figure 1
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Origin of magnate
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; back formation from Middle English magnates (plural) < Late Latin magnātēs leading people, equivalent to Latin magn(us) magn- + -ātēs, plural of -ās noun suffix
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Parts of speech for Magnate
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magnate popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
magnate usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for magnate
noun magnate
- merchant — a person who buys and sells commodities for profit; dealer; trader.
- tycoon — a person of great wealth, influence, or power; magnate: a business tycoon; a political tycoon.
- capitalist — A capitalist country or system supports or is based on the principles of capitalism.
- mogul — any of the Mongol conquerors of India who established an empire that lasted from 1526 to 1857, but held only nominal power after 1803. See also Great Mogul.
- financier — a person skilled or engaged in managing large financial operations, whether public or corporate.
Antonyms for magnate
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