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onassis (Proper Noun)

A proper noun referring to Aristotle Onassis, a famous Greek shipping magnate, often used metaphorically to describe a person of immense wealth and global influence. It signifies a lifestyle of extreme luxury and high-stakes international business.

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'On a sis' (on a sister ship). Onassis owned many sister ships in his massive fleet.

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⚠️ Common Mistakes

Writing 'onassis' with a lowercase 'o'. → Always write 'Onassis'.

Pronouncing it as 'OH-nass-is'. → Pronounce it as 'oh-NAS-is'.

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