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- [nuh-wob, -wawb]
- /nəˈwɒb, -ˈwɔb/
- /nˈawɒb/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [nuh-wob, -wawb]
- /nəˈwɒb, -ˈwɔb/
Definitions of nawab word
- noun nawab Also, nabob. a viceroy or deputy governor under the former Mogul empire in India. 1
- noun nawab an honorary title conferred upon Muslims of distinction in India and Pakistan. 1
- noun nawab nabob (def 2). 1
- noun nawab A native governor during the time of the Mogul empire. 1
- noun nawab (formerly) a Muslim ruling prince or powerful landowner in India 0
- noun nawab nabob (sense 1) 0
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Origin of nawab
First appearance:
before 1750 One of the 47% newest English words
1750-60; < Urdu nawwāb < Arabic nuwwāb, plural of nā'ib deputy, viceroy
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Parts of speech for Nawab
noun
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nawab popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% 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.
nawab usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for nawab
noun nawab
- tycoon — a person of great wealth, influence, or power; magnate: a business tycoon; a political tycoon.
- magnate — a person of great influence, importance, or standing in a particular enterprise, field of business, etc.: a railroad magnate.
- deputy — A deputy is the second most important person in an organization such as a business or government department. Someone's deputy often acts on their behalf when they are not there.
- dignitary — a person who holds a high rank or office, as in the government or church.
- notable — worthy of note or notice; noteworthy: a notable success; a notable theory.
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