merchant prince
merchant prince · merchant princes
A mercantile plutocrat: a man who wields great de facto political power by virtue of…A mercantile plutocrat: a man who wields great de facto political power by virtue of economic assets derived from trade and commerce.
Meaning
2 senses(figuratively, historical)A mercantile plutocrat: a man who wields great de facto political power by virtue of economic assets derived from trade and commerce.
(figuratively)A prince among merchants: a wealthy and influential merchant.
Origin
Under the influence of Isaiah 23:8, describing "Tyre... whose merchants are princes..."Under the influence of Isaiah 23:8, describing "Tyre... whose merchants are princes..."
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Forms
plural: merchant princes| Singular | merchant prince |
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Synonyms
1 synonymssingularly successful businessman:captain of industry