mogul
word
Definition
A mogul is a very important and powerful person, especially in business, media, or entertainment.
Usage & Nuances
'Mogul' is formal and often used for wealthy business leaders ('media mogul', 'real estate mogul'). Usually positive or neutral, but can imply ruthless power. Not for politicians or criminal leaders.
Spanish: magnate - peso pesado (figurado)Portuguese (BR): magnata - figurãoPortuguese (PT): magnata - figurãoChinese (Simplified): 巨头 - 大亨Chinese (Traditional): 巨頭 - 大亨Hindi: उद्योगपति - बड़ा आदमीArabic: قطب - شخصية كبيرةBengali: মহারথী - সম্রাট (ব্যবসায়) - বিশিষ্ট ধনকুবেরRussian: магнатJapanese: 大物 - 実力者Vietnamese: ông trùmKorean: 거물Turkish: devUrdu: سرمایہ دار - بڑا کاروباریIndonesian: konglomerat - tokoh besar
Example Sentences
The publishing mogul arrived at the party late.
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She is a movie mogul in Hollywood.
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Bill Gates is a famous tech mogul.
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After years of hard work, she became a real estate mogul.
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The young entrepreneur hopes to be the next big mogul in fashion.
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It's tough to compete with a mogul who owns half the market.
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