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moguls


Meanings
  • noun

    Powerful and influential business leaders or magnates

    - "The moguls of the tech industry are known for their innovative ideas and business acumen."
    - "The moguls of Hollywood control the entertainment industry."

Synonyms

captain of industry , magnate , tycoon
Rhymes
Words rhyming with moguls
gouls , mouls , owls
Variants
List of all variants of moguls that leads to same result
moghul , moghuls , mogul , moguls , mughal , mughals , Great Mogul , Great Moguls
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Originally used in the context of the Alpine skiing term 'mogul', meaning a raised snow mound created by skiers. The term later came to be used metaphorically to describe powerful and influential individuals in various industries.


Trivia
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  1. The first recorded use of 'mogul' in the business sense was in 1925, when it was used to describe the leaders of the American oil industry.

  2. The term 'mogul' comes from the Persian word 'mugul', meaning 'prince' or 'chief magistrate'.

  3. Some of the most famous moguls include Oprah Winfrey, Rupert Murdoch, and Warren Buffett.


Related Concepts
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  1. oligarchs: Individuals who hold a disproportionate amount of power and wealth in a particular society or industry. Moguls can be considered a subcategory of oligarchs, focusing specifically on business leaders.

  2. tycoons: Similar to moguls, tycoons are powerful and wealthy business leaders. The term 'tycoon' may have a slightly more old-fashioned or nostalgic connotation compared to 'mogul'.


Culture
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The term 'moguls' has been used extensively in popular culture, particularly in reference to the business world. They are often portrayed as powerful, wealthy, and influential individuals who have made significant contributions to their respective industries.

How to Memorize "moguls"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a group of powerful and wealthy individuals, dressed in expensive suits, sitting around a large table, making important business decisions.

  2. associate

    - Associate the term 'moguls' with words like 'power', 'wealth', 'influence', and 'business'.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic using the acronym M-O-G-U-L-S: Magnates Operating Great Universes, Leading Societies.


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