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grandee

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun grandee has 1 sense
  1. grandee - a nobleman of highest rank in Spain or Portugal
    --1 is a kind of
    Lord, noble, nobleman

Definitions from the Web

Grandee

Definition:

A grandee refers to a person of high rank or social status, especially in a Spanish-speaking country.

Parts of Speech:

  • Noun

Senses:

  1. A noble or high-ranking person in Spanish-speaking countries.
  2. A person who is considered influential or powerful in a particular field or industry.

Usages:

Popular:

  1. He was treated like a grandee wherever he went due to his distinguished ancestry.
  2. The wealthy businessman was a grandee in the world of finance.

Local:

  1. In Spain, a grandee is granted a special coat of arms and various privileges.
  2. The small town's grandee was respected and admired by all residents for his generous contributions.

Sample Sentences:

  1. The grandee took his place at the head of the table, surrounded by prominent politicians.
  2. As one of the industry's grandees, he had the ability to shape the direction of the market.
  3. The local grandee generously sponsored the construction of the new community center.

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