Meaning
tycoon, magnate
- A wealthy and influential businessperson; tycoon
In a sentence
Il magnate dei media ha acquistato un altro quotidiano.
The media tycoon bought another daily newspaper.
Molti magnati dell'industria partecipano al forum economico.
Many industrial tycoons take part in the economic forum.
Chi è il magnate che finanzia questa ricerca scientifica?
Who is the tycoon funding this scientific research?
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| magnate | masculine · singular |
| magnati | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Mostly masculine; refers to powerful figures in finance, industry, or media.