Definition

A person who has a lot of money, specifically at least one billion units of currency.

Example

The billionaire donated a large sum to charity.

Conversation

Did you hear about that new billionaire who just bought a sports team?

Yeah, I saw that! It's crazy how much money they have.

I wonder what it's like to be a billionaire and have all that power.

Must be nice, but I bet it comes with its own set of challenges too.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Billionaire → It is formed from "billion" (from French *billion*, meaning a million million) and "-aire" (from French, meaning one who has). A billionaire is someone who possesses a billion units of currency.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who has a 'billion' (a million million) and the suffix '-aire' meaning a person who possesses something. This helps you remember that a billionaire is a person who has a billion.

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