Millionaire Meaning
/ˌmɪl.i.əˈnɛə(ɹ)/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounSomebody whose wealth is at least one million (10⁶) currency units.
Sentence Examples
Mrs. Thompson wants to conceal the fact that she is a millionaire.
The millionaire insisted on acquiring the masterpiece no matter how much it cost.
The millionaire began life as a poor boy.
CEFR Practice Quiz
After winning exactly one million dollars in the lottery, he became a ____.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
After winning the state lottery, the lucky man suddenly became a ____ and decided to retire and travel around the world.
Word Origin & History
From French millionnaire. By surface analysis, million + -aire.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"Those people who eventually become millionaires typically don't get there through sheer luck or by making one life-changing investment. […] While starting early can increase your likelihood of attaining millionaire status, the investments you choose play an equally important role."
— 2017 May 16, Maurie Backman, “Here's how to become a millionaire on $56,000 a year”, in CNN Money, archived from the original on 21 Apr 2025:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
After winning exactly one million dollars in the lottery, he became a ____.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
After winning the state lottery, the lucky man suddenly became a ____ and decided to retire and travel around the world.