mogul
UK: ˈməʊɡ(ə)l | US: ˈmoʊɡ(ə)l
n. a powerful or influential person, especially in business or industry
n. a bump or mound of hard snow on a ski slope
n. (historical) a member of the Muslim dynasty ruling India from the 16th to 18th centuries
The word "mogul" traces back to the Persian "mughul," meaning "Mongol," referencing the Mughal Empire's founders, who were descendants of the Mongol conqueror Genghis Khan. Over time, it evolved to denote power and dominance, later adopted into English to describe influential figures (e.g., "media mogul"). The skiing sense arose metaphorically from the "dominant" bumps on slopes.
The media mogul owns several major television networks.
Skiers struggled to navigate the icy moguls on the advanced trail.
The Mughal emperors built magnificent monuments like the Taj Mahal.
He became a tech mogul after founding a successful startup.
The documentary explored the rise and fall of the Mughal dynasty.