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

Example Sentences

The tycoon could be “prepared to outbid Musk”, using an auction to potentially exclude Starlink from the Indian market, he says.

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US actor Sebastian Stan portrays Trump in The Apprentice, which focuses on Trump's younger years as a real estate tycoon in New York.

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The tycoon, who had a reputation for being modest and shy, was known for his philanthropic work, including animal welfare, health and education.

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Indian tycoon Ratan Tata has died aged 86, says the Tata Group, the conglomerate he led for more than two decades.

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British tech tycoon Mike Lynch drowned but the cause of his daughter's death when a yacht sank off the coast of Sicily is under investigation, an inquest has heard.

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Related Words

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