nabob

Meanings

• noun

  A wealthy and powerful person, especially in India during British colonial rule.

  - "The nabob grew rich through trade with the East India Company."
  - "The nabob's wealth and influence were a source of envy in the community."

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Synonyms

magnate , tycoon , nawab

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Variants

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nabob , nabobs

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Etymology

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Originally a title given to high-ranking officials in the Mughal Empire, later adopted by the British to refer to wealthy Indian landowners.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'nabob' is derived from the Persian word 'nawab', meaning 'lord' or 'master'.

2. The British East India Company played a significant role in the rise of the nabob class in India.

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1. Zamindar: Another term for a wealthy landowner in India, similar to a nabob.

2. British colonialism: The period of British control over India, during which the class of wealthy Indian collaborators, including nabobs, emerged.

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Culture

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The term 'nabob' is often used to describe the wealthy Indian landowners who collaborated with the British colonial powers and amassed great wealth. This class of people is also depicted in literature, such as in Kipling's 'Kim' and Forster's 'A Passage to India'.

How to Memorize "nabob"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a wealthy Indian landowner wearing traditional clothing and surrounded by luxurious possessions.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'nabob' with wealth and power in colonial India.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'nabob' as standing for 'Noble And Bold Owner of Bengal'.

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