tycoon
[ tahy-koon ]
/ taɪˈkun /
noun
a person of great wealth, influence, or power; magnate: a business tycoon; a political tycoon.
(often initial capital letter)
a title used with reference to the shogun of Japan.
Origin of tycoon
1855–60; < Japanese
taikun < Middle Chinese, equivalent to Chinese
dà great +
jūn prince
Words nearby tycoon
British Dictionary definitions for tycoon
Word Origin for tycoon
C19: from Japanese
taikun, from Chinese
ta great +
chün ruler