English Dictionary

nabob

IPA（発音記号）

/ˈneɪbɑb/

名詞

歴史的 広義

(historical) An Indian ruler within the Mogul empire. / (by extension) Someone of great wealth or importance. / (by extension) A person with a grandiose style or manner.

日本語の意味

モガル帝国統治下のインドの支配者 / 大富豪または著名な人物 / 派手な振る舞いや豪華な雰囲気を持つ人物

The court fell silent when the nabob, resplendent in brocaded robes, took his seat.

豪華な錦の衣をまとったムガル帝国の支配者が席に着くと、宮廷はしんと静まり返った。

意味（1）

(historical) An Indian ruler within the Mogul empire.

They have drained the treasuries of Nabobs, who must fill them by oppressing the industry of their subjects.

意味（2）

(by extension) Someone of great wealth or importance.

Mr. Glentworth had never quitted Europe, and his wealth was either good English landed property, or equally undeniable English consols; still he was a stranger, very rich, and suddenly come from abroad. Such a man was necessarily a nabob in Mr. Palmer's eyes. India had been the place for making large fortunes in his young days.

意味（3）

(by extension) A person with a grandiose style or manner.

nabobs （ plural ）