Grandee
noun
A person of high rank, importance or influence, especially in politics or business.
The political grandee had a lot of influence in the decision-making process.
Often appears as...
- political grandee
- business grandee
noun
A nobleman of the highest rank in Spain or Portugal.
He was a grandee in Spain, belonging to the noblest families.
Often appears as...
- spanish grandee
- portuguese grandee
Usage tips
Approving
Historical
noun
A person of high rank, importance or influence, especially in politics or business.
The political grandee had a lot of influence in the decision-making process.
Often appears as...
- political grandee
- business grandee
noun
A nobleman of the highest rank in Spain or Portugal.
He was a grandee in Spain, belonging to the noblest families.
Often appears as...
- spanish grandee
- portuguese grandee
Usage tips
Approving
Historical
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Modern Usage
Used metaphorically in modern contexts to denote someone influential, not necessarily nobility.
In the tech world, he's considered a grandee for his pioneering work.
Pro Tip 2/3Figurative Influence
Often suggests respect due to the person's experience or contributions in a specific field.
At the convention, the grandee of science fiction authors was given the highest award.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Royalty
'Grandee' doesn't mean royalty but is still a mark of high status or accomplishment.
The industry grandee was invited to advise the government on trade policies.
Pro Tip 1/3Modern Usage
Used metaphorically in modern contexts to denote someone influential, not necessarily nobility.
In the tech world, he's considered a grandee for his pioneering work.
Pro Tip 2/3Figurative Influence
Often suggests respect due to the person's experience or contributions in a specific field.
At the convention, the grandee of science fiction authors was given the highest award.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Royalty
'Grandee' doesn't mean royalty but is still a mark of high status or accomplishment.
The industry grandee was invited to advise the government on trade policies.
Pro Tip 1/3Modern Usage
Used metaphorically in modern contexts to denote someone influential, not necessarily nobility.
In the tech world, he's considered a grandee for his pioneering work.
Pro Tip 2/3Figurative Influence
Often suggests respect due to the person's experience or contributions in a specific field.
At the convention, the grandee of science fiction authors was given the highest award.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Royalty
'Grandee' doesn't mean royalty but is still a mark of high status or accomplishment.
The industry grandee was invited to advise the government on trade policies.
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