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Meaning of billionaire
A billionaire is a person who has a net worth of at least one billion units of the local currency, typically dollars or euros.
Etymology of billionaire
The word "billionaire" originated in the 17th century, derived from the French word "billionnaire", which is a combination of "billion" and the suffix "-naire", meaning "person" or "inhabitant".
The term initially referred to someone who had amassed a enormous fortune, and over time, it has come to be associated with a specific net worth threshold of one billion dollars or more.
Synonyms
millionaire
tycoon
mogul
magnate
industrialist
entrepreneur
businessman
businesswoman
financier
investor
capitalist
plutocrat
aristocrat
noble
lord
lady
baron
heiress
heir
socialite
elite
upper class
wealthy person
rich person
affluent person
prosperous person
successful person
high net worth individual
fat cat
big shot
high roller
moneybags
wealthy individual
rich lister
high society person
upper crust
gentry
landed gentry
Definitions
- A person who has a net worth of at least one billion units of the local currency.
- * A very wealthy person, typically one who has made their money through business or investment.
Usage Examples
- The billionaire philanthropist donated millions to charity.
- * She became a billionaire before the age of 30 with her successful tech company.
- * The billionaire investor has a significant stake in several major corporations.
Antonyms
pauper
beggar
poor person
destitute person
impoverished person
penniless person
indigent person
insolvent person
bankrupt person
debtor
defaulter
struggler
have-not
low earner
minimum wager
poor relation
needy person
underprivileged person
disadvantaged person
impoverished individual
financially struggling person
economically disadvantaged person