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Meaning of nabobs
A nabob refers to a person of great wealth or importance, especially one who has made their fortune in a foreign country.
Etymology of nabobs
The word "nabob" originates from the Hindi and Urdu word "nawab," meaning "governor" or "viceroy."
Historically, the term referred to high-ranking officials in the Mogul empire in India, but it later came to be used to describe wealthy and influential individuals, particularly those who had made their fortunes in colonial India.
Synonyms
aristocrats
dignitaries
moguls
tycoons
magnates
barons
plutocrats
oligarchs
elite
gentry
nobles
aristocracy
upper class
high society
elite class
wealthy individuals
high rollers
big shots
fat cats
wealthy elites
rich people
upper crust
highborns
blue bloods
nobility
grandees
patricians
aristocracies
magnanimous people
Definitions
- A wealthy or high-ranking person, especially one who has made their fortune in a foreign country.
- * A governor or viceroy in India during the Mogul empire.
Usage Examples
- The city was home to many nabobs who had made their fortunes in the East India Company.
- * The wealthy nabob was known for his extravagant lifestyle and lavish spending.
Antonyms
commoners
peasants
serfs
laborers
workers
proletariat
poor people
underclass
lower class
middle class
impoverished people
destitute people
penniless people
indigent people
insolvent people
bankrupt people
beggars
vagrants
homeless people
have-nots