magnate

Meanings

• A person of great wealth and influence in business.

  - "John Doe is a magnate in the steel industry."
  - "Mrs. Smith is a real estate magnate in Los Angeles."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with magnate
mate , great , fate , late , mate , create

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Homonyms

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1. Magnate (en) :
   

2. Magnate (en) :
   

3. Magnate (en) :
   

4. Magnate (en) :
   

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Homophones

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1. Magnate () :
   

2. Magnet () :
   

3. Magnify () :
   

4. Magnum Opus () :
   

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Variants

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magnate , magnates

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Forms

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{"text"=>"Magnate (noun): A person of great wealth and influence in business."}, {"text"=>"Magnate (verb): To make something appear larger than it really is, using a magnifying glass or other magnifying device."}, {"text"=>"Magnate (adjective): Possessing great wealth and influence in business."}

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Etymology

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The term 'magnate' comes from the Latin word 'magnus', which means 'great' or 'large'. In the Middle Ages, the term 'magnate' was used to describe wealthy and influential individuals in society.

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Related Concepts

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1. Capitalism: An economic system in which private individuals or businesses own and operate the means of production and distribution of goods and services, with the ultimate goal of maximizing profits.

2. Market Economy: An economic system in which the prices of goods and services are determined by the interaction of supply and demand in the marketplace, with the ultimate goal of achieving efficient and effective allocation of resources and maximizing consumer satisfaction.

3. Plutocracy: A form of government in which the wealthy class or plutocrats exercise the greatest power and influence over the state and society, often at the expense of the working class and the poor.

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Culture

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In literature and art, the term 'magnate' is often used to describe wealthy and influential individuals in society. For example, in F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel 'The Great Gatsby', the character Jay Gatsby is described as a 'magnate' or 'tycoon' in his pursuit of wealth and social status.

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