rothschild
n. countable C2 Proficiency US //ˈɹɔθsˌtʃaɪɫd// roth·schild
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.
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.
Usage
When used as a proper noun, it is always capitalised; when used as a common noun, it refers to a family member.