Meaning of the word grandee in English
What does grandee mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
grandee
US /ɡrænˈdiː/
UK /ɡrænˈdiː/
Noun
1.
a person of high rank or importance, especially in Spain or Portugal
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The duke was a powerful grandee in the Spanish court.
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She married a Portuguese grandee and moved to Lisbon.
2.
a person of high standing or influence in a particular sphere
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He was considered a grandee of the literary world.
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The company's founder was a true grandee of the tech industry.