Meaning
A wealthy and powerful business person.
Etymology
Origin: Japanese
Borrowed from Japanese 大君 (“great lord, prince”), a title for the shōgun. Related to taipan, from Cantonese 大班 (daai⁶ baan¹). The game sense was derived from the use of tycoon in titles of games in which one plays a tycoon (e.g., RollerCoaster Tycoon).
Synonyms & Antonyms
Antonyms
beggar
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 4 recorded puzzles: