noun
nabob
Nabob (noun) means an Indian ruler within the Mogul empire.
noun
1
An Indian ruler within the Mogul empire.
2
Someone of great wealth or importance.
3
A person with a grandiose style or manner.
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Etymology
In colloquial usage in English since 1612, from a corruption of Hindustani नवाब (navāb) / نواب (navāb, “nawab”), perhaps via Portuguese nababo, from Classical Persian نَوَّاب (nawwāb), from Arabic نُوَّاب (nuwwāb), the honorific plural of نَائِب (nāʔib, “deputy”).
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What is the meaning of nabob?
"nabob" (noun) means an Indian ruler within the Mogul empire.
What are the different meanings of nabob?
"nabob" has 3 main meanings: 1. An Indian ruler within the Mogul empire; 2. Someone of great wealth or importance; 3. A person with a grandiose style or manner.