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Nabob
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2. nabob
a wealthy man (especially one who made his fortune in the Orient)
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Nabob
see synonyms of nabobnoun
1. informal
a rich, powerful, or important man
2.
(formerly) a European who made a fortune in the Orient, esp in India
3. another name for a nawab
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Nabob
see synonyms of nabob noun
1.
a native provincial deputy or governor of the old Mogul Empire in India
2.
a very rich or important man
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Nabob
see synonyms of nabobn.
1. A governor in India under the Mughal Empire. Also called nawab.
2. A person of wealth and prominence.
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