padishah
- noun
- /ˈpædɪʃɑː/
- Archaic
- Many called him the padishah of cinema for his groundbreaking films and influence.
Examples
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In the world of jazz, she became the undisputed padishah through her talent and influence.
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He was considered the padishah of modern architecture for his innovative designs.
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In the world of technology, Elon Musk is often seen as a padishah.
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Many consider the CEO a padishah in the corporate realm.
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He was considered the padishah of modern architecture for his innovative designs.
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In the world of jazz, she became the undisputed padishah through her talent and influence.
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Many called him the padishah of cinema for his groundbreaking films and influence.
Synonyms
The most important person or thing in a field
A person who has power over a country or its people
The most important person who controls a group or activity
A very important ruler in India who led a large state
An expert respected as a leader in a certain area
A very important person in a group or organization, often the most powerful
An important person who influences government or culture
A person who acts too proud and tries to seem important
A joking name for a person who has great power in a group
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Etymology
Padishah has the same old parts pād 'master' and shāh 'king', so it literally means 'master king'. That's why people sometimes use padishah to call someone the top or most important person in a field, like saying 'the king of' something.