tycoon
gb/taɪkˈun/ us/taɪkˈun/
C1
English
mágnás
NOUN
C1
BUSINESS
1
mágnás
C1
Usage pattern:
[industry] tycoon; tycoon of [industry/sector]
The media tycoon sold his TV network to focus on streaming.
A médiamágnás eladta a tévéhálózatát, hogy a streamingre összpontosítson.
She became a tech tycoon after her company went public.
Miután a cége tőzsdére került, technológiai mágnássá vált.
The documentary follows an oil tycoon whose influence reaches into politics.
Learner examples
He is a well-known business tycoon.
Jól ismert üzleti mágnás.
She is a real estate tycoon in her city.
A városában ingatlanmágnásnak számít.
Common mistake:
A tycoon is usually powerful because of business ownership/control, not just someone who is rich.
Meaning
powerful wealthy business leader
Collocations
business tycoon
|media tycoon
|tech tycoon
|real estate tycoon
|property tycoon
|oil tycoon
|shipping tycoon
|casino tycoon
|a tycoon’s empire
|a tycoon’s fortune
Synonyms
magnate (Often slightly more formal; common in journalism (e.g., 'press magnate').)
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mogul (Similar meaning; slightly more informal and media-focused in tone.)
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industrialist (More traditional; often used for manufacturing/industry and can sound historical.)
Themes
business
|money
|news
Definition
a very rich and powerful business person
A person who is extremely rich and influential because they own and control large businesses, especially in a particular industry.
Grammar
Dictionary form
tycoon
IPA
GB/taɪkˈun/
US/taɪkˈun/
Syllables & stress
ty - coon (2 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (coon)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: tycoon
- Plural: tycoons
Expressions
casino tycoon
1/kəsˈinoʊ taɪkˈun/
fixed phrase
business
powerful casino business owner
a very rich person who owns casinos
Examples
- The casino tycoon announced a new resort on the Strip.
- A casino tycoon testified about lobbying and licensing rules.
Learner examples
- A casino tycoon opened a new hotel and casino.
media tycoon
1/mˈidiə taɪkˈun/
fixed phrase
business
powerful media business owner
a very rich person who owns media companies
Examples
- A media tycoon backed the new 24-hour news channel.
- The media tycoon faced criticism over how his papers covered the election.
Learner examples
- The media tycoon bought a newspaper.
oil tycoon
1/ˈɔɪl taɪkˈun/
fixed phrase
business
powerful oil industry owner
a very rich person in the oil business
Examples
- The oil tycoon expanded operations into offshore drilling.
- An oil tycoon was interviewed about the impact of sanctions on exports.
Learner examples
- The oil tycoon owns several companies.
real estate tycoon
1/ɹˈil ɪstˈeɪt taɪkˈun/
fixed phrase
business
powerful property business owner
a very rich person who owns a lot of property
Examples
- The real estate tycoon unveiled plans for a new waterfront district.
- A real estate tycoon donated funds to restore the historic theater.
Learner examples
- He became a real estate tycoon after years of building apartments.
shipping tycoon
1/ʃˈɪpɪŋ taɪkˈun/
fixed phrase
business
powerful shipping industry owner
a very rich person who owns shipping companies
Examples
- The shipping tycoon ordered a new fleet of container ships.
- A shipping tycoon warned that port delays could raise prices.
Learner examples
- The shipping tycoon owns many ships.
tech tycoon
1/tˈɛk taɪkˈun/
fixed phrase
business
powerful technology business owner
a very rich person who owns or runs big tech companies
Examples
- The tech tycoon invested millions in clean-energy startups.
- Several tech tycoons attended the summit on AI regulation.
Learner examples
- A tech tycoon started the company in a garage.