Definitions for magnates

magnates mag·nate

Spelling: [mag-neyt, -nit]
IPA: /ˈmæg neɪt, -nɪt/

Magnates is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 11 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 14 points.

You can make 353 anagrams from letters in magnates (aaegmnst).

Definitions for magnates

noun

  1. a person of great influence, importance, or standing in a particular enterprise, field of business, etc.:
  2. a person of eminence or distinction in any field:
  3. a member of the former upper house in either the Polish or Hungarian parliament.

Origin of magnates

1400-50; back formation from Middle English magnates (plural) Late Latin magnātēs leading people, equivalent to Latin magn(us) magn- + -āt

Examples for magnates

Even the magnates of Kimberley would be staggered by this new source of supply.

His fall, however, benefited only the magnates of the realm.

All the magnates of his court were obliged to follow his example.

The joy of the magnates was indescribable; they sank into each other's arms with tears of joy.

Until recently, the Hirst Spot paintings had frequently supplied the background in newspaper photographs of magnates on the go.

These included the Prime Minister, politicians, and magnates of commerce.

The lives and estates of the magnates of the realm had been at his mercy.

When there were magnates in Addington, James had been a poor boy.

This filled up the cup of endurance of the magnates of the city.

We didn't expect to crowd out any magnates the first week or two.

Word Value for magnates
Scrable

11

Words with friends

14

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