Nabob (noun)

A wealthy and powerful person, especially one who has made a fortune in India or the East.

Origin:

From the hindi word "nawab" meaning "a governor or ruler in india".

Examples:

1. He had lived like a nabob, spending money lavishly on every luxury he could think of.
2. After years of hard work, he became a nabob of industry.
3. In the 19th century, many British merchants in India became nabobs and returned to England with great wealth.
4. The wealthy businessman was called a nabob by the media.
5. The nabob's palace was the envy of the town.