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/ɡrænˈdiː/
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grandee
noun
grandees
pl
UK
/ɡrænˈdiː/
US
/ɡrænˈdi/
grand d'Espagne
Terme historique et honorifique pour désigner un noble espagnol du plus haut rang.
The grandee held a significant amount of land and power in the region.
Le grand d'Espagne possédait une grande quantité de terres et de pouvoir dans la région.
Additional translations
grand dignitaire
Sens général pour une personne de haut rang ou d'influence; plus rare que le terme historique.
Synonyms
aristocrat
noble
bigwig
magnate
baron
duke
lord
patrician
grandee
adjective
more grandee
Comp.
most grandee
Super.
UK
/ɡrænˈdiː/
US
/ɡrænˈdi/
Used attributively to qualify another noun (e.g., "grandee donors").
Additional translations
de grand seigneur
Littéraire et rare; s'emploie pour évoquer une allure, une dignité ou une prestance de grand personnage.
Synonyms
imposing
august
noble
impressive
lofty
grand
magnificent
splendid
stately
majestic
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grandee
noun
A person of high rank or eminence, especially in a political or social context.
The grandee was invited to the royal banquet due to his influence and status.
A Spanish or Portuguese nobleman of the highest rank.
The grandee held a significant amount of land and power in the region.
grandee
adjective
Attributive. Relating to or characteristic of a grandee; showing the dignity or influence of a person of high rank.
The fundraising gala was filled with grandee guests from the political elite.
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