Meaning: This noun refers to a person who has succeeded in business or industry and has become very rich and powerful.
Origin: In use since the 19th Century, it is a title given by foreigners to the shogun of Japan. Shogun was the hereditary commander-in-chief in feudal Japan. Tycoon has its origins in the Japanese word taikun, meaning “great lord or prince”.
Example: The tycoon is on the verge of bankruptcy.
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