Taipan
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈtaɪpæn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Taipan is a noun meaning A foreign businessman in China; a tycoon.
Meaning
A foreign businessman in China; a tycoon.
More Meanings
- (Philippines) A tycoon (usually of Chinese Filipino background)
- Any venomous elapid snake of the genus Oxyuranus, found in Australia and New Guinea.
Example Sentences
The British taipans stood in one sodden circle with their womenfolk, like bored officers at a garrison get-together.
Of course it was very sad, but the taipan could hardly help a smile when he thought how many of these young fellows he had drunk underground.
Word Forms
- taipans
- tai-pan
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include snake, tycoon, capitalist, zaikai, lord, magnate.
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