Associations to the word «Nabob»
Noun
- Parisian
- Manner
- Lease
- Discharge
- Whole
- Tyranny
- Hms
- Disposal
- Obligation
- Corruption
- Breach
- Pretending
- Cent
- Grievance
- Presidency
- Justification
- Dependence
- Mortgage
- Injustice
- Fortune
- Lucien
- Rent
- Esther
- Consideration
- Tribute
- Plea
- Spoil
- Superiority
- Resume
- Deposition
- Account
- Governor
- Jenkins
- Authority
- Pension
- Demand
- Inquiry
- Correspondence
- Chamberlain
- Confidence
- Intercourse
- Urging
- Hyderabad
- Motive
- Wealth
- Pound
- Satisfaction
- Resident
- Regard
- Appointment
- Validity
- Troop
- Render
- Arrangement
- Inclination
- Dispatch
- Person
- Proposition
- Million
- Sultan
- Sovereign
- Embarrassment
Adjective
Verb
Wiktionary
NABOB, noun. An Indian ruler within the Mogul empire; a nawab.
NABOB, noun. (by extension) Someone of great wealth or importance.
NABOB, noun. (by extension) A person with a grandiose style or manner.
Dictionary definition
NABOB, noun. A governor in India during the Mogul empire.
NABOB, noun. A wealthy man (especially one who made his fortune in the Orient).
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