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   gran·dee

   /ˌɡranˈdē/

   noun

   • 1. a Spanish or Portuguese nobleman of the highest rank.
   • ▪ a person of high rank or eminence: "several City grandees and eminent lawyers"

   Word Origin late 16th century: from Spanish and Portuguese grande ‘grand’, used as a noun. The change of ending was due to association with -ee.

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   The meaning of GRANDEE is a man of elevated rank or station; especially : a Spanish or Portuguese nobleman of the first rank. Did you know?

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   GRANDEE definition: 1. an important person, especially in a particular job or area of public life 2. an important…. Learn more.

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   Grandee definition: a man of high social position or eminence, especially a Spanish or Portuguese nobleman.. See examples of GRANDEE used in a sentence.

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   GRANDEE meaning: 1. an important person, especially in a particular job or area of public life 2. an important…. Learn more.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishGRANDEE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   1. a Spanish or Portuguese nobleman of the highest rank. 2. a man of high rank; important personage. Webster’s New World College Dictionary, 4th Edition.

7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › grandeeGrandee - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Jul 12, 2024 · a nobleman of highest rank in Spain or Portugal.

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   Define grandee. grandee synonyms, grandee pronunciation, grandee translation, English dictionary definition of grandee. n. 1. a. A nobleman of the highest rank in Spain or Portugal. b. Used as the title for such a nobleman. 2. A person of eminence or high rank.

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   Definition of grandee noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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    The earliest known use of the word grandee is in the late 1500s. OED's earliest evidence for grandee is from 1593, in a text by Robert Parsons, Jesuit, and H. Walpole. grandee is a borrowing from Spanish.

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    Jun 2, 2024 · grandee (plural grandees) A high-ranking nobleman in Spain or Portugal. [from 1590s] (by extension) A person of high rank . Synonym: magnate.