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Definition of tycoon

tycoon

/taɪˈkuːn/
ty · coon
Plural:tycoons
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• noun

1

A wealthy, powerful person in business or industry who wields considerable influence.

Example

"The shipping tycoon donated millions of dollars to fund the construction of the new maritime museum."

2

A title formerly applied by foreigners to the shogun of Japan between 1854 and 1868.

Example

"Western diplomats in the 1850s signed commercial treaties with the tycoon, mistakenly believing he was the supreme emperor of Japan."

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• Rhymes for tycoon

• Nearby Words

twofold
twopence
twosome
tycoon
tyke
tyler
tyne

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the mid-19th century from Japanese taikun, meaning 'great lord' or 'prince' (itself from Chinese dà, 'great', and jūn, 'ruler'), originally used as a diplomatic title for the shogun of Japan when dealing with foreigners.

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Tycoon. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/tycoon
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