单词 | robber baron |
释义 | robber baronSEE SYNONYMS FOR robber baron ON THESAURUS.COM nounHistory/Historical. a noble who robbed travelers passing through his lands. a ruthlessly powerful U.S. capitalist or industrialist of the late 19th century considered to have become wealthy by exploiting natural resources, corrupting legislators, or other unethical means. Origin of robber baronFirst recorded in 1875–80 Words nearby robber baronrobalo, roband, Robbe-Grillet, Robben Island, robber, robber baron, robber barons, robber crab, robber fly, robber frog, robber trench Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 |
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