magnates

mag·nate

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [mag-neyt, -nit]
- /ˈmæg neɪt, -nɪt/
- /ˈmæɡ.nət/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mag-neyt, -nit]
- /ˈmæg neɪt, -nɪt/

Definitions of magnates word

noun magnates a person of great influence, importance, or standing in a particular enterprise, field of business, etc.: a railroad magnate. 1
noun magnates a person of eminence or distinction in any field: literary magnates. 1
noun magnates a member of the former upper house in either the Polish or Hungarian parliament. 1
noun magnates Plural form of magnate. 1

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Origin of magnates

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 Magnates

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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magnates 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.

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Synonyms for magnates

noun magnates

moguls — 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.
entrepreneurs — Plural form of entrepreneur.
industrialists — Plural form of industrialist.
barons — a member of the lowest grade of nobility.
kahunas — Plural form of kahuna.

All 17 Synonyms of magnates