nabobism
/ˈneɪbɑbɪzəm/
noun
- The behavior, lifestyle, or attitudes of a very wealthy or influential person, especially one who shows off their wealth or power.
- The novel satirizes the nabobism of colonial merchants who returned to England flaunting their fortunes.
- The new tech billionaire's nabobism was on full display at the yacht party.
- Some critics accused the politician of nabobism after he bought a private jet with campaign funds.
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