moghul

Eigenname

A noun referring to a member of the Muslim dynasty that ruled much of the Indian subcontinent until the mid-19th century.

• 🇩🇪Substantiv, das einen Angehörigen der muslimischen Dynastie bezeichnet, die bis Mitte des 19. Jahrhunderts einen großen Teil des indischen Subkontinents beherrschte. Auch allgemein für einen Herrscher oder Großmogul dieser Dynastie.

1. Member of the Mughal dynasty B2 formal

   A member of the Muslim dynasty of Turkic-Mongol origin that ruled most of the Indian subcontinent from the early 16th century until the mid-19th century.

   • The Moghul emperors were known for their architectural achievements, like the Taj Mahal.
   • She is studying the history of the Moghul empire in India.
   • The Moghul dynasty left a lasting cultural impact on the region.

   🇩🇪Mogul

   Synonyme: mogul

2. Important or powerful person B2 informal

   A very rich, powerful, or influential person, especially in business or industry.

   • He is a media moghul who owns several newspapers.
   • The tech moghul invested heavily in the new startup.
   • She became a fashion moghul after launching her own brand.

   🇩🇪Magnat

   Synonyme: baronbig shotbigwigczargrandeehonchomagnatenabobpotentatetycoonvip

   Antonyme: nobodynonentityunderling

• moghuls plural form
• moghuls' possessive plural form
• moghul's possessive singular form