Word
rothschild
Phoneticsroth·schild
/ˈɹɔθsˌtʃaɪɫd/
Definition
n. a member of a very famous and wealthy European family known for their history in banking. People often use the name to talk about extreme wealth or power in the financial world.
n. a member of a prominent European banking dynasty established in the late 18th century. Often used metonymically to represent immense wealth, international finance, or historical economic influence.
Examples
“The Rothschild family built a massive banking empire across Europe.”
“Historians often study how the Rothschild family influenced the development of modern government bonds and international finance.”
Examples
simple
“The Rothschild family built a massive banking empire across Europe.”
contextual
“Historians often study how the Rothschild family influenced the development of modern government bonds and international finance.”
Usage
When used as a proper noun, it is always capitalised; when used as a common noun, it refers to a family member.
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