• Magnate

    Pronunciation

    • US IPA: /ˈmægneɪt/, /ˈmægnÉ™t/
    • Homophones: magnet (/ˈmægnÉ™t/)

    Origin

    From Latin magnum ("great")

    Full definition of magnate

    Noun

    magnate

    (plural magnates)
    1. Metal object with flux.
    2. Powerful industrialist; captain of industry.
    3. A person of rank, influence or distinction in any sphere.
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