No exact match translations found for 'grandee' in nepali.
Word 'grandee' in Other Languages
- grandee in Assamese অসমীয়া
- grandee in Bengali বাংলা
- grandee in Bodo बड़ो
- grandee in Dogri डोगरी
- grandee in English
- grandee in Gujarati ગુજરાતી
- grandee in Hindi हिन्दी
- grandee in Kannada ಕನ್ನಡ
- grandee in Kashmiri कॉशुर
- grandee in Konkani कोंकणी
- grandee in Maithili মৈথিলী
- grandee in Malayalam മലയാളം
- grandee in Manipuri মৈতৈলোন্
- grandee in Marathi मराठी
- grandee in Nepali नेपाली
- grandee in Oriya ଓଡ଼ିଆ
- grandee in Punjabi ਪੰਜਾਬੀ
- grandee in Sanskrit संस्कृतम्
- grandee in Santali
- grandee in Sindhi سنڌي
- grandee in Tamil தமிழ்
- grandee in Telugu తెలుగు
- grandee in Urdu اُردُو
grandee
Part of Speech
Noun
Pronunciation
/ɡrænˈdiː/ (English) | /ɡɾanˈde/ (Spanish)
Definitions
- A nobleman of the highest rank in Spain or Portugal.
- A person of high rank or eminence, especially in politics or society.
Usage Examples
- "The Spanish grandee was received with great honor at the royal court."
- "As a political grandee, she influenced many important decisions."
Etymology
From Spanish grandee, meaning "great one" or "nobleman," derived from Latin grandis, meaning "great" or "large."
Synonyms
- Noble
- Dignitary
- Aristocrat
Antonyms
- Commoner
- Peasant
- Subordinate
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | Grande | /ɡɾanˈde/ |
| German | Grandee | /ɡʁanˈdeː/ |
| Russian | Гранде | /ɡranˈdʲe/ |
| Chinese (Mandarin) | 贵族 | /guì zú/ |
| Hindi | महानुभाव | /məɦaːnuːbʰaːv/ |
| French | Grand personnage | /ɡʁɑ̃ pɛʁsɔnaʒ/ |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
- British English: /ɡrænˈdiː/
- American English: /ɡrænˈdiː/
- Spanish: /ɡɾanˈde/
Historical Usage
Historically, the term referred to Spanish and Portuguese noblemen with special privileges, including the right to wear a hat in the presence of the king.
Cultural Nuances
In Spain, a grandee was a member of the highest aristocracy, while in English-speaking countries, the term can refer to an influential person in politics or business.
More Information
The title of grandee was highly prestigious in Spain, often associated with military or political influence. In modern contexts, the word is metaphorically used for powerful individuals in business and politics.