robber baron

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noun
  1. History/Historical. a noble who robbed travelers passing through his lands.

  2. 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 baron

1
First recorded in 1875–80

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