grandees

Meanings

• noun

  High-ranking persons in society, especially in the past, such as nobles, magnates, or dignitaries.

  - "The grandees of the court were consulted before the king made any major decisions."
  - "The grandees of the city gathered for the annual feast."

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Synonyms

magnate

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Rhymes

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brandies , banities , candies

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Variants

List of all variants of grandees that leads to same result
grandee , grandees

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Etymology

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From the Spanish word 'grande' meaning 'great' or 'noble'.

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Trivia

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1. The Grandee of Spain was a high-ranking title in the Spanish Empire, often held by the Viceroy.

2. In the novel 'Don Quixote', the character Sancho Panza is often referred to as the 'Grandee of the Pantry' due to his position as the steward.

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Related Concepts

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1. Nobility: A social class consisting of noble families who held hereditary titles and lands.

2. Magnates: Powerful and wealthy leaders in a particular industry or region.

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Culture

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Grandees were significant figures in European society during the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, often holding political power and influencing culture. They were typically members of the nobility and played a crucial role in courtly life.

How to Memorize "grandees"

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   - Visualize a grand ballroom filled with nobles dressed in their finest attire.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'grandees' with the idea of power and wealth.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering 'Grandees' as 'Great And Rich Dignitaries Entertaining Extravagantly'.

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