croesus

• Nom propre désignant le dernier roi de Lydie, célèbre pour son immense richesse, ou terme utilisé pour décrire une personne extrêmement riche.

A proper noun referring to the last king of Lydia, known for his immense wealth, or a term used to describe an extremely wealthy person.

indénombrable · nom propre

1. Historical KingC1formal

   The last king of Lydia, known for his immense wealth, who reigned in the 6th century BC.

   Crésus (roi de Lydie)

   • Croesus was the last king of Lydia before it fell to the Persian Empire.
   • The wealth of Croesus became legendary in ancient history.
   • Historians often study Croesus for his contributions to early coinage.

2. Extremely Wealthy PersonC1formal

   A person who is exceptionally rich, often used as a symbol of great wealth.

   personne extrêmement riche

   • After his business success, he lived like a modern-day Croesus.
   • The billionaire was often compared to Croesus for his lavish lifestyle.
   • She inherited a fortune and became a Croesus in her own right.

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