grandee
Americannoun
noun
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a Spanish or Portuguese prince or nobleman of the highest rank
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a man of great rank or eminence
Other Word Forms
- grandeeship noun
Etymology
Origin of grandee
1590–1600; < Spanish, Portuguese grande, with ending assimilated to -ee
Example Sentences
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The prime minister wanted to send this Labour grandee to Washington.
From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026
Even before the revelations about the extent of Labour grandee Peter Mandelson’s ties to Epstein raised questions about Starmer’s judgment, investors were primed for a challenge to his leadership.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 11, 2026
She is "right to accurately emphasise diversion", the grandee said.
From BBC • Sep. 20, 2025
Later, in Mexican California, another grandee family, the Sepulvedas, became masters of the land, now renamed Rancho Palos Verdes.
From Los Angeles Times • May 3, 2024
He dressed impeccably and had the manners of a grandee.
From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson
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