multimillionaire

[muhl-tee-mil-yuh-nair, muhl-tahy-]

noun

1. a person who possesses a fortune that amounts to many millions of dollars, euros, etc.

multimillionaire

/ ˌmʌltɪˌmɪljəˈnɛə /

noun

1. a person with a fortune of several million pounds, dollars, etc

Word History and Origins

Origin of multimillionaire¹

An Americanism dating back to 1855–60; multi- + millionaire

Example Sentences

"I wasn't a multimillionaire at fourteen. I lived in poverty while writing the book that made Emma famous," she added.

From BBC

Four years later, South led Davis’ successful reelection campaign against another multimillionaire newcomer, William Simon Jr.

From Los Angeles Times

Regarding the billionaires and multimillionaires who buy superyachts, Boat International says that most are from the US.

From BBC

But although multimillionaire businessman Yusuf was sitting close to Towler in the party's office, it was delegated to Reform's chief operations officer to ring him and then deliver the news in an adjoining room.

From BBC

The measure ran into opposition from President Coolidge and his Treasury secretary, the multimillionaire Andrew Mellon, who thought private enterprise should take on the task.

From Los Angeles Times