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Definition of Nabob
1. Noun. A governor in India during the Mogul empire.
Exact synonyms: Nawab
Geographical relationships: Bharat, India, Republic Of India
Generic synonyms: Governor
Geographical relationships: Bharat, India, Republic Of India
Generic synonyms: Governor
2. Noun. A wealthy man (especially one who made his fortune in the Orient).
Definition of Nabob
1. n. A deputy or viceroy in India; a governor of a province of the ancient Mogul empire.
Definition of Nabob
1. Noun. An Indian ruler within the Mogul empire; a nawab. ¹
2. Noun. (context: by extension) Someone of great wealth or importance. ¹
3. Noun. (context: by extension) A person with a grandiose style or manner. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Nabob
1. one who becomes rich and prominent [n -S] : NABOBISH [adj]