Magnate and Nouveau riche

Magnate

Magnate noun - A person of rank, power, or influence in a particular field.

Nouveau riche and magnate are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Nouveau riche" instead a noun "Magnate".

Nouveau riche

Nouveau riche noun - One who has recently acquired wealth and social position.
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Synonyms for Nouveau riche

Magnate and nouveau riche are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Magnate" instead a noun phrase "Nouveau riche".

Both terms in one sentence

  • To her horror, the historic estate is bought by Richard DeVere, a nouveau riche supermarket magnate.
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