főúr
B2
Hungarian
magnate, lord, earl
NOUN
C1
LITERARY
1
magnate
C2
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Meaning
powerful noble in history
Themes
history
|nobility
|landownership
|politics
|power
|society
Definition
In historical contexts, a powerful and high-ranking noble or landowner, especially one with political influence.
NOUN
B2
2
lord
B1
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Meaning
male noble or aristocrat
Themes
nobility
|aristocracy
|rank
|social_hierarchy
|history
|politics
|law
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A man who holds a high hereditary or appointed rank in the nobility, often with authority over land and people.
NOUN
B2
ARCHAIC
2
earl
C1
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Meaning
early medieval noble or chief
Themes
medieval_history
|nobility
|military_leadership
|scandinavia
|anglo_saxon
|politics
|law
|core_vocabulary
Definition
In early medieval England or Scandinavia, a high-ranking noble or military leader, often governing a region on behalf of a king.
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