MAGNATE

Magnate

Magnate, from the Late Latin magnas, a great man, itself from Latin magnus 'great', designates a noble or other man in a high social position, by birth, wealth or other qualities. In reference to the Middle Ages, the term is often used to distinguish higher territorial landowners and warlords such as counts, earls, dukes, and territorial-princes from the baronage.

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magnate

Noun

  1. Metal object with flux.
  2. Powerful industrialist; captain of industry.
  3. A person of rank, influence or distinction in any sphere.


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