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mogul

Upper-Intermediate (B2)

IPA: /ˈmoʊɡəl/

KK: /ˈmoʊɡəl/

noun
Definition

A powerful and influential person, especially in business or entertainment.


Example

The film mogul announced a new project that will start filming next year.


Conversation
Sloth A
Did you hear about that new film featuring a tech mogul?
Sloth B
Yeah, I saw the trailer! It looks really interesting.
Sloth A
I wonder how much of it is based on a real-life mogul.
Sloth B
I hope they capture the challenges he faced in his journey.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
tycoon
baron
magnate
Antonyms
peasant
commoner
follower
Root Explanation

Mogul → The word originates from the Persian 'mughāl' (meaning a Mongol or a member of the Mongol Empire). It refers to a powerful or influential person, particularly in business or entertainment.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'Mongol' as a powerful leader, which helps you remember that a mogul is someone who holds great influence or power.

Visually Confused Words
moul
molgula
vogul
mouly
mouls
moule
mould
mosul
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