HealthJuly 10, 2026
tycoon
/taɪˈkuːn/
Definition
A wealthy, influential, and powerful person in business or industry.
Etymology
The word comes from the Japanese term 'taikun,' meaning 'great lord' or 'shogun,' which was used to refer to foreign leaders. It entered English in the mid-19th century, notably popularized in the U.S. to describe powerful business leaders.
In the news
The article uses 'tycoon' to describe E.H. Harriman, the wealthy railroad executive who founded the Boys' Club of New York in the 19th century.
New York boys club has a time-tested recipe to protect members’ mental health
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