A powerful and influential person, especially in business or entertainment; historically, a Muslim emperor or ruler.
From Portuguese 'mogol,' derived from Persian 'Mughal,' referring to the Mughal Empire of India. The term transferred to mean any powerful ruler or, in modern usage, a wealthy business magnate.
The word 'mogul' traveled from India to Europe through trade, then got repurposed for Hollywood billionaires—it's a perfect example of how words travel along the same routes as money and power!
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