mogul Definition

mogul¹
noun

1. An important, powerful, or influential person, especially in business or the film industry. See also magnate.

Example: a movie mogul
Thesaurus: notable, magnate, potentate, tycoon, bigwig, royalty, big cheese (slang), big shot (US slang), big gun (slang).
2. historical
A Muslim ruler of India between the 16c and 19c.
Form: Mogul

adj

1. Typical of or relating to the Moguls or the Mogul empire.

Form: Mogul

Etymology: 16c: from Persian Mughul Mongol.

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mogul²
noun

1. A mound of hard snow created as an obstacle on a ski-slope.
2. A discipline or event that involves skiing down a run which includes moguls.

Form: moguls skiing
Form: mogul skiing

Derivative: moguled
adj

Etymology: 1960s.