Meaning of the word "fat cat" in English

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fat cat

US /ˈfæt ˌkæt/
UK /ˈfæt ˌkæt/
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Idiom

1.

a wealthy and powerful person, especially one who is seen as greedy or corrupt

Example:
The public is tired of seeing corporate fat cats get richer while ordinary people struggle.
He was criticized for being a political fat cat, disconnected from the needs of his constituents.
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