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a person of rank, power, or influence in a particular field
- an oil tycoon who's widely considered the most powerful man in the county
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17 English Words that Come From Japanese
17 English Words that Come From Japanese
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“Tycoon.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tycoon. Accessed 31 Jul. 2021.
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The first known use of tycoon was in 1857
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