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millionaire

/ˌmɪl.i.əˈnɛə(ɹ)/ /ˌmɪl.jəˈnɛɚ/

Meanings
noun
(strictly) A person whose net worth is at or greater than one million units of the local currency, but less than two million.

Examples :

"My uncle is a millionaire; he owns several successful businesses and his net worth is over a million dollars. "
person business economy finance value amount asset

Related Words

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currency noun

/ˈkʌɹ.ən.si/ /ˈkɝ.ən.si/

Money or other items used to facilitate transactions.

"Wampum was used as a currency by Amerindians."

Illustration several

several noun

/ˈsɛv(ə)ɹəl/

An area of land in private ownership (as opposed to common land).

"The family owns several, a small plot of land behind their house. "

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strictly adverb

/ˈstɹɪktli/

In a strict manner.

"He adhered strictly to the diet his doctor prescribed."

Illustration person

person noun

/ˈpɜːsən/ /ˈpɝsən/

An individual; usually a human being.

"Each person is unique, both mentally and physically."

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dollars noun

/ˈdɒləz/ /ˈdɑlɚz/

Official designation for currency in some parts of the world, including Canada, the United States, Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, and elsewhere. Its symbol is $.

"The new bicycle costs 200 dollars. "

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greater adjective

/ˈɡɹeɪ.tə(ɹ)/

Relatively large in scale, size, extent, number (i.e. having many parts or members) or duration (i.e. relatively long); very big.

"A great storm is approaching our shores."

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became verb

/bɪˈkeɪm/

To arrive, come (to a place).

"The students became quiet in the classroom when the teacher entered. "

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multimillionaire noun

/ˌmʌltɪmɪljəˈnɛər/ /ˌmʌltimɪliˈnɛər/

A person whose net worth is two or more million dollars, pounds, euros or some other currency.

"After building his successful tech company, David became a multimillionaire. "

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successful adjective

/səkˈsɛsfl̩/

Resulting in success; assuring, or promoting, success; accomplishing what was proposed; having the desired effect

"a successful use of medicine;  a successful experiment;  a successful enterprise"

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businesses noun

/ˈbɪz.nɪ.sɪz/

A specific commercial enterprise or establishment.

"Many small businesses in my town are struggling due to the rising cost of rent. "

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million numeral

/ˈmɪljən/

(long and short scales) The cardinal number 1,000,000: 106; a thousand thousand.

"The company made a profit of one million dollars last year. "

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investments noun

/ɪnˈvɛstmənts/ /ɪnˈvɛsmənts/

The act of investing, or state of being invested.

"Giving your children a good education is a wise long-term investment."