robber baron
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noun
History/Historical. a noble who robbed travelers passing through his lands.
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.
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Origin of robber baron
First recorded in 1875–80
Words nearby robber baron
robalo, roband, Robbe-Grillet, Robben Island, robber, robber baron, robber barons, robber crab, robber fly, robber frog, robber trench
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