Magnate

	1.	A person of rank; a noble or grandee; a person of influence or distinction in any sphere; - used mostly of prominent business executives; as, an industrial magnate.
	2.	One of the nobility, or certain high officers of state belonging to the noble estate in the national representation of Hungary, and formerly of Poland.

Noun

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magnate - a very wealthy or powerful businessman; "an oil baron" Synonyms: big businessman, business leader, top executive, tycoon, baron, king, mogul, power

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