billionaire
2 synonyms and 0 antonyms for billionaire, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A person whose net worth is a billion or more in some currency.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
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How to use billionaire
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
Formed from billion plus the suffix -aire, modeled on millionaire.
Full origin of billionaire →Frequently asked questions
What does “billionaire” mean?
The word “billionaire” means a person whose net worth is a billion or more in some currency. In plain terms, someone extremely wealthy, worth at least a billion dollars (or another currency).
How do you pronounce “billionaire”?
“Billionaire” is pronounced bihl-ee-uh-NEH-uh (/ˌbɪl.jəˈnɛɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “billionaire” in a sentence?
Here is “billionaire” used in a sentence: “The tech founder became a billionaire before turning thirty.”
What part of speech is “billionaire”?
“Billionaire” is a noun.
Is “billionaire” a common word?
“Billionaire” is an uncommon word in modern English.
What is the difference between a billionaire and a millionaire?
A billionaire has a net worth of a billion or more in some currency, while a millionaire has a net worth of at least a million. A billionaire is therefore a thousand times wealthier than someone who qualifies only as a millionaire.
Is billionaire status based on income or total wealth?
Billionaire status is based on total net worth, meaning the value of all assets minus debts, rather than annual income. Someone can be a billionaire on paper through asset value, such as business ownership or investments, without that wealth being in cash.
Can billionaire status change over time?
Yes, because net worth depends on the value of assets like stocks, property, and businesses, a person's status as a billionaire can rise or fall as those values fluctuate. Someone can gain or lose billionaire status as markets change.