magnate

noun

mag·​nate ˈmag-ˌnāt How to pronounce magnate (audio)
-nət
: a person of rank, power, influence, or distinction often in a specified area
a railroad magnate

Examples of magnate in a Sentence

a studio magnate who had the biggest stars in Hollywood at his beck and call
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Effectively Building Brand Recognition with Purpose and Preparation Diane Primo, CEO, marketing magnate, and communication innovator, served as the keynote speaker. Essence, 30 June 2025 Hefty Payroll Money is no object to Mets owner Steve Cohen, who made a fortune as a hedge fund magnate before buying the ballclub five years ago. Dan Schlossberg, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025 Built by media magnate William Randolph Hearst in the mid-20th century, Hearst Castle is a 45-minute drive up the coast from San Luis Obispo. Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 21 June 2025 Lee Beaman is a Nashville area auto magnate, earning his money through owning and selling local car dealerships. Kirsten Fiscus, Nashville Tennessean, 5 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for magnate

Word History

Etymology

Middle English magnates, plural, from Late Latin, from Latin magnus

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of magnate was in the 15th century

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“Magnate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/magnate. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.

Kids Definition

magnate

noun
mag·​nate ˈmag-ˌnāt How to pronounce magnate (audio)
-nət
: a person of rank, power, or influence (as in an industry)

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