magnate
8 synonyms for magnate, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A wealthy and powerful person in business or industry.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use magnate
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
business magnate
media magnate
oil magnate
Etymology
From Late Latin magnātēs, plural of magnās, from magnus ("great").
Full origin of magnate →Frequently asked questions
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").
