onassis

/ɔnˈɑːsi/

Definitions

1. noun

a member of a wealthy and influential Greek shipping family, especially the patriarch Aristotle Onassis or his wife Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis

“Aristotle Onassis was a prominent figure in 20th-century shipping.”

2. proper noun

a surname of Greek origin, referring to a specific person or family

“The Onassis Foundation supports arts and education programs worldwide.”

Synonyms

  • shipping magnate
  • shipping tycoon