CultureJuly 15, 2026
zillionaire
/ˌzɪljəˈnɛər/
Definition
An informal term for a person possessing an extremely large or indefinite amount of wealth.
Etymology
The word is a 20th-century American colloquial formation combining 'zillion'—an indefinite, hyper-exaggerated large number—with the suffix '-aire,' modeled after 'millionaire' or 'billionaire.' It serves to emphasize an almost unimaginable scale of financial resources.
In the news
In the article, the term is used to describe the ultra-wealthy demographic whose investment and collection habits are the subject of the 'Plot Twist' newsletter. It highlights the vast economic power these individuals hold in the art and luxury markets.
A very silly adaptation of “The Odyssey”
Read the full article ↗The Economist