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Tycoon

Noun:

1. A wealthy and powerful businessperson or industrialist, typically with great influence and control over a particular industry or sector.

Example sentence: The media tycoon owns multiple television networks and newspapers.

2. A person of great wealth and social influence, often attributed to their success in business or other endeavors.

Example sentence: The real estate tycoon is known for his lavish lifestyle and luxurious properties.

3. (Historical) A title given to a Japanese shogun.

Example sentence: The Edo period was ruled by powerful tycoons known as shoguns.

Adjective:

1. Relating to or characteristic of a tycoon.

Example sentence: The tycoon lifestyle is often associated with luxury and opulence.

Verb:

(Rare usage)

1. (transitive) To acquire great wealth or power, similar to that of a tycoon.

Example sentence: The entrepreneur managed to tycoon his way to the top, building an empire from scratch.