crorepati

/ ˈkrɔːˌpətɪ /

noun

1. (in India) a person whose assets are worth at least one crore or 10 million rupees

Word History and Origins

Origin of crorepati¹

from _crore + Sanskrit pati lord

Example Sentences

That’s short for Kaun Banega Crorepati — the popular Indian version of “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire.”

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He embraced social media, engaging with fans using Twitter and Tumblr, and served as host of “Kaun Banega Crorepati,” India’s version of “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire.”

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He embraced social media, engaging with fans using Twitter and Tumblr and served as host of “Kaun Banega Crorepati,” India’s version of “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire.”

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He embraced social media, engaging with fans using Twitter and Tumblr and served as host of “Kaun Banega Crorepati,” India’s version of “Who Wants To Be A Millionaire.”

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He was also the host of Kaun Banega Crorepati, the Indian version of Who Wants to be a Millionaire, and one of the most watched shows on Indian television.

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