tycoon

Meanings

• noun

  A very wealthy and powerful businessperson.

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Synonyms

captain of industry , magnate , mogul

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with tycoon
moon , june , spoon

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Variants

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tycoon , tycoons

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Etymology

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Originated in the late 19th century from the Hindi word 'tykoon' meaning 'lord' or 'master'.

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Trivia

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1. The first recorded use of the word 'tycoon' in English was in 1877.

2. The term 'tycoon' was popularized during the Gilded Age of American history, a period of significant economic growth and wealth accumulation.

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Related Concepts

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1. Business magnate: An individual who has amassed significant wealth and influence through business ventures.

2. Capitalist: An economic system where individuals or businesses own and operate the means of production and distribution of goods and services.

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Culture

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In popular culture, the term 'tycoon' has been used to describe successful business magnates such as John D. Rockefeller, Andrew Carnegie, and Bill Gates.

How to Memorize "tycoon"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a wealthy businessperson with a suit, a briefcase, and a cigar. Imagine them surrounded by offices and employees.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'tycoon' with words like 'wealthy', 'powerful', and 'businessperson'. Try to remember that it comes from the Hindi word 'tykoon' meaning 'lord' or 'master'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Tycoons are rich, Owning lots of businesses' to remember the meaning of the word.

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