In medieval and early modern Italy, a member of a legally defined category of especially wealthy patrician families, often deprived of the right to political participation by republican governments.
Powerful industrialist; captain of industry.
A person of rank, influence or distinction in any sphere.
New money; wealthy persons whose fortunes are newly acquired, and who are therefore perceived to lack the refinement of those who were raised wealthy.
Newly rich; like a nouveau riche.