A mogulA very rich or powerful person, especially in business. is usually a very rich or powerful businessperson. It can also refer to a member of the MughalRelating to a historic Muslim ruling family in India. dynastyA family that rules a country across several generations. in Indian history, or to a bump on a ski slope.
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Pronunciation
AI-generated pronunciation audio (OpenAI).
Accent: General American English
IPA: /ˈmoʊɡəl/
Easy pronunciation: MOH-guhl (approximate spelling).
Stress: Stress the first syllable: MOH.
Use this for the meaning “a very wealthy or powerful businessman,” not the historical dynasty or a ski-slope bump.
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Mogul Meaning
a rich and powerful business leader
Part of speech: noun
Definition: a very wealthy or powerful businessman
Example: The media mogul owns several major TV channels.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- magnate — A strong synonym for a powerful businessperson.
- tycoon — A common everyday synonym for a very wealthy business leader.
- baron — Used in compounds like business baron; slightly more formal and less direct.
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Other Meanings of Mogul
Meaning 2
a member of the Mughal ruling dynasty in India
Part of speech: noun
Definition: a member of the Muslim dynasty that ruled India until 1857
Example: The museum has portraits from the Mogul period.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- moghul — A spelling variant of the same historical term.
Meaning 3
a bump on a ski run
Part of speech: noun
Definition: a bump on a ski slope
Example: The skier lost balance on a steep mogul.
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Mogul Synonyms
Similar Meaning
- magnate
- tycoon
- baron
member of the Mughal dynasty in India
- moghul
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Common Mistakes
- Do not confuse the business meaning with the historical dynasty meaning.
- Do not use mogul for any ski bump unless the context is skiing.
- Mogul is often capitalized or used historically as Mogul/Mughal when referring to the dynasty.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does mogul mean?
Mogul usually means a very wealthy or powerful businessperson. It can also refer to a member of the Mughal dynasty in India, or to a bump on a ski slope.
What are synonyms of mogul?
For the business meaning, strong synonyms include magnate and tycoon. Baron can also work in some contexts.
Is mogul the same as Mughal?
They are related historical spellings, but Mogul is also used for the business and skiing meanings.
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