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padishah

padishah

9.9
A person who is the most important leader in a field
  • noun
  • /ˈpædɪʃɑː/
  • Archaic
translation icon : padishá
  • Many called him the padishah of cinema for his groundbreaking films and influence.

Examples

  • In the world of jazz, she became the undisputed padishah through her talent and influence.

  • He was considered the padishah of modern architecture for his innovative designs.

  • In the world of technology, Elon Musk is often seen as a padishah.

  • Many consider the CEO a padishah in the corporate realm.

  • He was considered the padishah of modern architecture for his innovative designs.

  • In the world of jazz, she became the undisputed padishah through her talent and influence.

  • Many called him the padishah of cinema for his groundbreaking films and influence.

Synonyms

king
vspadishah
508 1.0

The most important person or thing in a field

is used more often figuratively to mean a leader rather than a literal title
ruler
vspadishah
153 2.1

A person who has power over a country or its people

is used more broadly for dominant figures in any field, not only in government
kingpin
vspadishah
  • Literature
33 7.0

The most important person who controls a group or activity

covers broad dominance across an entire field rather than one group
maharajah
vspadishah
9 9.1

A very important ruler in India who led a large state

is a figurative dominant figure across fields rather than a literal royal title
kahuna
vspadishah
  • Slang
8 9.9

An expert respected as a leader in a certain area

focuses on being the dominant figure rather than merely skilled or respected
big kahuna
vspadishah
  • Slang
4 9.5

A very important person in a group or organization, often the most powerful

is more neutral and figurative for a dominant figure rather than slangy speech
mandarin
vspadishah
1 8.5

An important person who influences government or culture

is used for dominant figures across many fields, not only government or culture
panjandrum
vspadishah
  • Offensive
1 9.9

A person who acts too proud and tries to seem important

refers to a dominant figure without implying pompous or overbearing behavior
grand poobah
vspadishah
  • Slang
9.9

A joking name for a person who has great power in a group

is a neutral figurative term for a dominant leader rather than a joke

How Important

padishah
  • Archaic
9.9
leader
1.0
notable
5 4.1
lightweight
  • Offensive
14 5.8

Surface Forms

padishah singular
padishahs plural

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.