Meaning of nabob | Babel Free

Definitions

1. An Indian ruler within the Mogul empire.
   historical
2. Someone of great wealth or importance.
   broadly
3. A person with a grandiose style or manner.
   broadly

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Examples

“They have⟳ drained the treasuries of Nabobs, who must fill⟳ them by oppressing the industry of their subjects.”

“Mr. Glentworth had never quitted Europe, and his wealth was either good English landed property, or equally undeniable English consols; still he was a stranger, very rich, and suddenly come⟳ from abroad. Such a man was necessarily a nabob in Mr. Palmer's eyes. India had been the place⟳ for making large fortunes in his young days.”

“Private-equity nabobs bristle at being dubbed mere financiers. Piling debt onto companies’ balance-sheets is only a small part of what leveraged buy-outs are about, they insist. Improving the workings of the businesses they take⟳ over is just as core to their calling, if not more so. Much of their pleading is public-relations bluster.”

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