Definition of grandee

grandeenoun

Tốt nghiệp

/ɡrænˈdiː//ɡrænˈdiː/

The word "grandee" originated in the 16th century during the Spanish Golden Age, specifically in reference to high-ranking officials in the Spanish Empire. The term "grande" meaning "grand" or "noble" in Spanish, was used to signify that these individuals held positions of great power and influence in both politics and society. The word "grandees" (plural of "grande") was later adopted by other European languages, including English, to describe high-ranking officials or nobles in their respective countries. Today, the word "grandee" is still used in modern English to describe individuals who hold prestigious or powerful positions in society, often in political or business contexts.

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(in the past) a Spanish or Portuguese nobleman of high rank

(trong quá khứ) một nhà quý tộc Tây Ban Nha hoặc Bồ Đào Nha có địa vị cao

a person of high social rank and importance

một người có địa vị xã hội cao và quan trọng

Example:
  • Is corruption condoned by powerful grandees in government and business?

    Tham nhũng có được dung túng bởi những người có quyền lực trong chính phủ và doanh nghiệp không?

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