tycoon

[ tahy-koon ]

noun

1. a person of great wealth, influence, or power; magnate:

   a business tycoon; a political tycoon.

2. (often initial capital letter) a title used with reference to the shogun of Japan.

tycoon

/ taɪˈkuːn /

noun

1. a business man of great wealth and power
2. an archaic name for a shogun

tycoon

1. Someone who has made a fortune in business, such as Cornelius Vanderbilt .

Word History and Origins

Origin of tycoon¹

1855–60; < Japanese taikun < Middle Chinese, equivalent to Chinese dà great + jūn prince

Word History and Origins

Origin of tycoon¹

C19: from Japanese taikun, from Chinese ta great + chün ruler

Related Words

• boss
• capitalist
• entrepreneur
• executive
• financier
• investor
• magnate
• mogul