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Croesus

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noun Croe·sus \ˈkrē-səs\

Definition of Croesus

  1. :  a very rich man

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Origin and Etymology of croesus

Croesus, king of Lydia, famed for his wealth

croesus Synonyms

Synonyms
capitalist, deep pocket, fat cat, have, money, moneybags, plutocrat, silk stocking
Antonyms
have-not, pauper
Related Words
moneymaker, money-spinner [chiefly British]; magnate, nabob, tycoon; billionaire, gazillionaire, millionaire, multibillionaire, multimillionaire, multimillionairess, zillionaire; heir, heiress, jet-setter, jeunesse dorée
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bankrupt, beggar

Croesus

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biographical name Croe·sus \ˈkrē-səs\

Definition of Croesus

  1. died circa 546 b.c. king of Lydia (circa 560–546)

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  1. Thesaurus: All synonyms and antonyms for Croesus Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about Croesus

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