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nabob

[ˈneɪbɒb]

nabob Definition

  • 1a person of great wealth and prominence
  • 2a provincial governor in Mogul India

Using nabob: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "nabob" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The party was attended by a number of political nabobs.

  • Example

    He was a wealthy nabob who owned several businesses.

  • Example

    The British East India Company appointed him as a nabob in Bengal.

nabob Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with nabob

  • nabob's fortune

    a large amount of wealth or riches

    Example

    After winning the lottery, he suddenly had a nabob's fortune.

  • the state or quality of being a nabob; ostentatious display of wealth and power

    Example

    His nabobism was evident in his extravagant lifestyle and luxurious possessions.

  • nabobbery

    the status, influence, or power of a nabob

    Example

    He used his nabobbery to gain political favors and secure business deals.

Origins of nabob

from Hindi 'nawab', meaning 'governor'

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Summary: nabob in Brief

The term 'nabob' [ˈneɪbɒb] refers to a person of great wealth and prominence, or a provincial governor in Mogul India. It is often used to describe influential people in politics or business, such as 'The party was attended by a number of political nabobs.' 'Nabob' also has related phrases like 'nabob's fortune,' denoting a large amount of wealth, and 'nabobism,' referring to the ostentatious display of wealth and power.