millionaire

or mil·lion·naire

[ mil-yuh-nair ]

noun

1. a person whose wealth amounts to a million or more in some unit of currency, as dollars.
2. any very rich person.

millionaire

/ ˌmɪljəˈnɛə /

noun

1. a person whose assets are worth at least a million of the standard monetary units of his country

Derived Forms

• ˌmillionˈairess, noun:feminine

Other Words From

• million·airedom noun
• nonmil·lion·aire noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of millionaire¹

1820–30; < French millionnaire, equivalent to million million + -aire -ary

Example Sentences

In 1975, he wrote a paper titled “The Case for Passive Eugenics” and would later, in a letter to eugenicist Robert Graham, a millionaire businessman known for starting a sperm bank for geniuses, clarify his goals.

From Salon

The California Labor Federation and Service Employees International Union supported the measure, which was spearheaded by millionaire investor and anti-poverty activist Joe Sanberg.

From Los Angeles Times

They twist themselves into theological knots teaching and preaching that it's OK to be both a millionaire and a minister to the gospel of Christ.

From Salon

“I never thought I’d be a millionaire, but I hoped I would have a house and not want for anything,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times

Millionaire investor and anti-poverty activist Joe Sanberg spearheaded Proposition 32 and said he is “encouraged” by the latest poll results.

From Los Angeles Times