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nabob

/ˈneɪbɒb/ noun · British & US
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noun

A person of great wealth or influence, especially one who has acquired their position through corrupt or unscrupulous means. A high-ranking official in a British colony, especially in India.

Example

"The nabob's lavish spending was the talk of the town."

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