Mogul
(noun)
- A powerful or influential person, especially in business or industry.
- A person with great wealth and power, especially in the entertainment industry.
Origin:
Mid 17th century: from mughal, the name of a muslim dynasty in india.
Examples:
- He was a mogul in the oil industry.
- She was a mogul in the fashion industry.
- He was a media mogul who owned several television and radio stations.
- She was a music mogul who had a stable of successful recording artists.
- He was a real estate mogul who built several iconic skyscrapers.