First Known Use: 1786
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millionaire
noun mil·lion·aire \ˌmi(l)-yə-ˈner, ˈmi(l)-yə-ˌ\
: a rich person who has at least a million dollars, pounds, etc.
Full Definition of MILLIONAIRE
: a person whose wealth is estimated at a million or more (as of dollars or pounds)
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Origin of MILLIONAIRE
French millionnaire, from million, from Middle French milion
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MILLIONAIRE Defined for Kids
millionaire
noun mil·lion·aire \ˌmil-yə-ˈner\
Definition of MILLIONAIRE for Kids
: a person having a million dollars or more
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