merchant prince

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noun

A merchant or businessman with sufficient wealth to wield political power.

πŸ’¬ Usage Examples

β€œThis man understands the art of the deal. He wants to be the merchant prince of Northwest Texas, and this railroad can do just that for him and for all of you.” Sara Luck; Claiming the Heart; Pocket Books; 2012.
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