First Known Use: 1857
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tycoon
noun ty·coon \tī-ˈkün\
: a very wealthy and powerful business person
Full Definition of TYCOON
1
: shogun
2
a : a top leader (as in politics) b : a businessman of exceptional wealth and power : magnate
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Origin of TYCOON
Japanese taikun
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TYCOON Defined for Kids
tycoon
noun ty·coon \tī-ˈkün\
Definition of TYCOON for Kids
: a very powerful and wealthy business person
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