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oillionaire

American  
[oil-yuh-nair] / ˌɔɪl yəˈnɛər /

noun

Canadian Informal.

  1. a millionaire whose wealth is derived from the petroleum industry.

Etymology

Origin of oillionaire

Blend of oil and millionaire

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Alack, they had one joiner whose visage no vintage could sweeten: Oillionaire J. Paul Getty, 73.

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