"wealthmonger" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: wealthmongers [plural]
Etymology: From wealth + monger. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|wealth|monger}} wealth + monger Head templates: {{en-noun}} wealthmonger (plural wealthmongers)
  1. (derogatory) A rich person. Tags: derogatory
    Sense id: en-wealthmonger-en-noun--L4BqKcl Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

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