Used in older texts, rarely in modern language except for stylistic effect.

Archaic Usage

Highlights wealth and influence, often suggests a flashy lifestyle.

Rich and Powerful

May imply arrogance or showiness from the person described.

Negative Connotation

Refers to wealthy Europeans in colonial India, mixing historical and geographical context.

Historical India

Use with awareness of its colonial past to avoid unintended offense.

Colonial Associations

Implies wealth acquired through trade, often in historical contexts.

Wealth Through Trade

 to the budget, but also provide a lot of scrutiny, which means a lot of technical assistance that follows the money. Paddy Ashdown, who was the grand high nabob of Bosnia

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 called nabob she has two five-year-old daughters now she's a grandmother and

Nabob

Archaic Usage

Rich and Powerful

Negative Connotation

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