billionaire
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Definition
A billionaire is a person who has assets or wealth worth at least one billion units of currency, usually dollars, euros, or pounds.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used in news and business contexts; can describe self-made or inherited wealth. In the UK, 'billionaire' means someone with at least 1,000,000,000 (one billion), but note that in some regions 'billion' can sometimes mean a different number. Usually refers to extraordinary wealth, much more than 'millionaire'.
Example Sentences
He became a billionaire after selling his company.
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A billionaire can buy many houses and cars.
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She dreams of becoming a billionaire one day.
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You don't have to be a billionaire to make a difference in the world.
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There are only a few billionaires in my country.
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Some billionaires spend their money on charity and social projects.
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