Robber Baron

Pronunciation: /ˈrɑbər ˈbɛrən/

Definitions of robber baron

noun a wealthy business owner or industrialist who gained their wealth through exploitation and unethical business practices

Example Sentences

A1 The robber baron stole money from the poor villagers.

A2 The robber baron was known for his ruthless business tactics.

B1 During the industrial revolution, many robber barons amassed great wealth through exploitation.

B2 The robber baron controlled multiple industries and influenced government policies.

C1 The legacy of the robber barons still impacts the economy today.

C2 Historians debate whether the actions of the robber barons were justified in the context of their time.

Examples of robber baron in a Sentence

formal The term 'robber baron' refers to a business magnate in the late 19th century known for their ruthless tactics and monopolistic practices.

informal Back in the day, the robber barons were the big shot businessmen who made a ton of money by any means necessary.

slang Those robber barons were straight up greedy and didn't care who they stepped on to get ahead.

figurative In the world of finance, some may see hedge fund managers as modern-day robber barons, wielding immense power and influence.

Grammatical Forms of robber baron

• plural: robber barons
• comparative: more robber baron-like
• superlative: most robber baron-like
• present tense: is a robber baron
• future tense: will be a robber baron
• perfect tense: has been a robber baron
• continuous tense: is being a robber baron
• singular: robber baron
• positive degree: robber baron
• infinitive: to be a robber baron
• gerund: being a robber baron
• participle: being a robber baron

Origin and Evolution of robber baron

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The term 'robber baron' originated in Europe during the Middle Ages to describe feudal lords who used their power to exploit and oppress the common people.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'robber baron' transitioned to describe wealthy and powerful industrialists in the United States during the late 19th century who were accused of exploiting workers and engaging in unethical business practices.