Magnate
/ˈmæɡ.neɪt/noun
A wealthy and influential person, especially in business or industry.
Did you know?The term 'magnate' traces back to Latin, where it was used for nobles and great leaders, linking wealth directly with power and status.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*magh-
“to be able, have power”
Latin
Latin
magnus
“great, large, powerful”
Old French
Old French
magnat
“noble or great man”
Late Middle English
Middle English
magnat
“a person of high rank or influence”
Modern English
English
magnate
“a wealthy and influential person, particularly in business or industry.”
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