grandee

Meanings

• noun

  A person of high rank or distinction

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Synonyms

magnate

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with grandee
dree , tree , free

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Variants

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grandee , grandees

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Etymology

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Originated from the Italian word 'gran' meaning great and 'dée' meaning good or lord, hence a great lord

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Trivia

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1. The term 'grandee' was commonly used in the Spanish and Portuguese colonies in America to refer to wealthy landowners

2. In some languages, the word for 'grandee' translates directly to 'lord'

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Related Concepts

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1. nobility: A social class of people who hold hereditary titles and privileges

2. aristocracy: A political power structure in which power is held by a small ruling class

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Culture

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In feudal Europe, a grandee was a nobleman of high rank and influence. In modern times, the term is used more broadly to refer to any person of great power or influence

How to Memorize "grandee"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person dressed in grand robes, surrounded by servants and living in a grand castle

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the image of a powerful and influential person

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Great Lord' to remember the meaning of grandee

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