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10 Language-to-English DictionariesMogul
/ˈmoʊ.ɡəl/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
An important, powerful, or very rich person in a particular business or industry.
"The media mogul announced a major acquisition of the rival publishing firm." - 2
A bump on a ski slope formed by repeated turning by skiers.
"Skiers navigated carefully through the steep field of moguls on the expert slope."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Originating from the Persian and Arabic word 'Muġal' meaning 'Mongol', the term originally referred to the Muslim emperors of India of Mongol descent. By the late 20th century, the meaning extended metaphorically in American English to describe a very rich, powerful, or influential person in a particular business or industry.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Mogul" is said worldwide
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magnat
Transliteration: magnat
"Le magnat des médias a acheté un nouveau journal."
Mogul
Transliteration: Mogul
"Der Medienmogul investierte stark in neue Technologien."
magnate
Transliteration: magnate
"Il magnate della finanza ha finanziato il progetto."
magnate
Transliteration: magnate
"El magnate de la tecnología inauguró una nueva sede."
magnata
Transliteration: magnata
"O magnata dos negócios comprou a empresa."
दिग्गज
Transliteration: diggaj
"वह मीडिया के एक बड़े दिग्गज हैं।"
大亨
Transliteration: dàhēng
"这位媒体大亨收购了一家电视台。"
거물
Transliteration: geomul
"그 미디어 거물은 새로운 사업을 시작했다."
大物
Transliteration: ōmono
"彼は業界の大物として知られています。"
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