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billionaires

n. countable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˌbɪɫjəˈnɛɹz// UK //bˌɪliənˈeəz// bil·lion·aires

n. people who have more than one billion dollars or euros. You use this word when talking about the extremely wealthy.

n. individuals whose net worth exceeds one billion units of currency. Plural form of 'billionaire'.


SIMPLE

Many billionaires donate money to charity.

CONTEXTUAL

The news reported that three new billionaires appeared on the list this year.

COMPLEX

Critics argue that the concentration of wealth among a handful of billionaires undermines democratic institutions and exacerbates social inequality.

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