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tycoon

[ tahy-koon ]

noun

  1. a person of great wealth, influence, or power; magnate:

    a business tycoon; a political tycoon.

  2. (often initial capital letter) a title used with reference to the shogun of Japan.

tycoon

/ taɪˈkuːn /

noun

  1. a business man of great wealth and power
  2. an archaic name for a shogun

tycoon

  1. Someone who has made a fortune in business, such as Cornelius Vanderbilt .

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Word History and Origins

Origin of tycoon1

1855–60; < Japanese taikun < Middle Chinese, equivalent to Chinese dà great + jūn prince

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Word History and Origins

Origin of tycoon1

C19: from Japanese taikun, from Chinese ta great + chün ruler

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