booze baron
The term "booze baron" typically describes individuals with significant control or influence over the alcohol industry, often associated with historical contexts like Prohibition.
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Definition
C1Business
(informal)A person who controls a significant portion of the alcohol industry, often with substantial influence and wealth.
Example
- The new booze baron has bought out several local breweries.
C1History
(US, historical)A person who organized the illegal production and sale of alcohol during Prohibition.
Example
- During Prohibition, many booze barons made fortunes by supplying illegal alcohol.
Similar
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