Nabob

Pronunciation: /ˈneɪˌbɑb/

Definitions of nabob

noun a governor in India during the Mogul empire

Example Sentences

A1 The nabob was very wealthy and lived in a grand palace.

A2 The nabob was known for his lavish parties and extravagant lifestyle.

B1 The British nabob returned from India with a collection of exotic treasures.

B2 The nabob's opulent mansion was the talk of the town.

C1 The nabob's influence extended far beyond his own estate.

C2 The nabob's political connections allowed him to wield significant power in the region.

Examples of nabob in a Sentence

formal The wealthy nabob lived in a grand mansion on the outskirts of town.

informal I heard that the nabob is throwing a lavish party next weekend.

slang That nabob always acts like he's better than everyone else.

figurative She was the nabob of the fashion world, always setting trends and influencing others.

Grammatical Forms of nabob

• past tense: nabobbed
• plural: nabobs
• comparative: more nabob
• superlative: most nabob
• present tense: nabobs
• future tense: will nabob
• perfect tense: have nabobbed
• continuous tense: is nabobbing
• singular: nabob
• positive degree: nabob
• infinitive: to nabob
• gerund: nabobbing
• participle: nabobbed

Origin and Evolution of nabob

First Known Use: 1612 year

Language of Origin: Urdu

Story behind the word: The word 'nabob' comes from the Urdu word 'nawab' which means a ruler or governor.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a deputy or provincial governor in India, the term 'nabob' evolved in English to describe wealthy individuals who made fortunes in the East Indies and returned to England with their wealth. Over time, it came to be used more broadly to describe a person of great wealth or importance.