A billionaire's wealth is often tied to investments, business ownership, or assets. The Forbes Billionaires List, updated annually, highlights the world's wealthiest individuals, showcasing trends in industries such as technology, real estate, and entertainment. The term has gained prominence with the growing number of billionaires in the 21st century, reflecting the expansion of global economies and industries.
Translation of 'billionaire' in Hindi
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Word 'billionaire' in Other Languages
- billionaire in Assamese অসমীয়া
- billionaire in Bengali বাংলা
- billionaire in Bodo बड़ो
- billionaire in Dogri डोगरी
- billionaire in English
- billionaire in Gujarati ગુજરાતી
- billionaire in Hindi हिन्दी
- billionaire in Kannada ಕನ್ನಡ
- billionaire in Kashmiri कॉशुर
- billionaire in Konkani कोंकणी
- billionaire in Maithili মৈথিলী
- billionaire in Malayalam മലയാളം
- billionaire in Manipuri মৈতৈলোন্
- billionaire in Marathi मराठी
- billionaire in Nepali नेपाली
- billionaire in Oriya ଓଡ଼ିଆ
- billionaire in Punjabi ਪੰਜਾਬੀ
- billionaire in Sanskrit संस्कृतम्
- billionaire in Santali
- billionaire in Sindhi سنڌي
- billionaire in Tamil தமிழ்
- billionaire in Telugu తెలుగు
- billionaire in Urdu اُردُو
billionaire
Part of Speech
Noun
Pronunciation
/ˌbɪl.jəˈnɛər/ (British) or /ˌbɪl.jəˈner/ (American)
Definitions
- A person whose wealth is equal to or exceeds one billion units of a given currency, typically measured in dollars.
Usage Examples
- "She became a billionaire after her company's IPO."
- "Billionaires often influence global economies and policies."
Etymology
Derived from the French word 'billion,' referring to a thousand million, combined with the suffix '-aire,' indicating a person associated with wealth.
Synonyms
- Tycoon
- Mogul
- Magnate
Antonyms
- Bankrupt
- Pauper
- Impoverished
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | multimillonario | /mul.ti.mi.ʎoˈna.rjo/ |
| French | milliardaire | /mi.ljaʁ.dɛʁ/ |
| Hindi | अरबपति | /ərəb.pə.ti/ |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
- British English: /ˌbɪl.jəˈnɛər/
- American English: /ˌbɪl.jəˈner/
- Australian English: /ˌbɪl.jəˈnɛə/
Historical Usage
The term 'billionaire' was first recorded in the 19th century, following the coining of 'billion' and the popularization of terms for wealthy individuals.
Cultural Nuances
In modern culture, billionaires are often viewed as symbols of wealth, power, and influence. While some are celebrated for philanthropy, others face criticism for wealth inequality and their roles in economic systems.