1. wealthy or influential people, especially those who have gained their wealth through business or political connections
Usage: often used with slight disapproval
2. European officials who became wealthy in India during the colonial period
Usage: historical

Examples

• The political nabobs gathered at the exclusive fundraising dinner.
• Wall Street nabobs opposed the new financial regulations.
• These corporate nabobs live in mansions while their workers struggle.
• The nabobs of the tech industry met to discuss market trends.
• Historical nabobs returned from India with enormous fortunes.
• The governor was criticized for catering to wealthy nabobs.