milliardaire

Definition

A billionaire; somebody whose wealth is greater than one milliard (10⁹) dollars, or other currency.

Etymology

From French milliardaire (“milliardaire, billionaire”). Equivalent to milliard + -aire.

Example Sentences

• "You can often read in the Sunday papers and magazines, and the speeches of successful men, that it is only by working extra hard without extra pay that a factory hand can show the ambition, energy, and drive that will make him a Managing Director or a milliardaire."