magnate
Magnate (noun) means a wealthy and powerful person in business or industry. Example: “The shipping magnate donated millions to the new hospital wing.”
How to use magnate
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA powerful, wealthy figure at the top of an industry, like a "captain of industry."
Don't confuse with "magnet" (the object that attracts metal) — they sound alike but are unrelated.
Word forms
magnates plural
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The shipping _____ donated millions to the new hospital wing.
Etymology
From Late Latin magnātēs, plural of magnās, from magnus ("great").
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What does “magnate” mean?
The word “magnate” means a wealthy and powerful person in business or industry. In plain terms, a powerful, wealthy figure at the top of an industry, like a "captain of industry.".
How do you pronounce “magnate”?
“Magnate” is pronounced MAG-nayt (/ˈmæɡneɪt/ in IPA).
How do you use “magnate” in a sentence?
Here is “magnate” used in a sentence: “The shipping magnate donated millions to the new hospital wing.”
What part of speech is “magnate”?
“Magnate” is a noun.
Where does the word “magnate” come from?
The word “magnate” comes from Late Latin. From Late Latin magnātēs, plural of magnās, from magnus ("great").
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