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Nabob Definition & Meaning

nabob
noun
  1. a governor in India during the Mogul empire
  2. a wealthy man (especially one who made his fortune in the Orient)

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Frequently asked questions

What does nabob mean?
a governor in India during the Mogul empire a wealthy man (especially one who made his fortune in the Orient)
What part of speech is nabob?
Nabob is a noun.
How many definitions does nabob have?
Nabob has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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