Meaning of the word bigwig in English

What does bigwig mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

bigwig

US /ˈbɪɡ.wɪɡ/
UK /ˈbɪɡ.wɪɡ/

Noun

1.

a person who has an important or powerful position:

Example:
We were invited to a lunch with local bigwigs.
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