[ˈrɒθʃaɪld, ˈrɒθsˌhaɪld]

Definitions

1. noun

A member of a wealthy European banking dynasty, especially one that originated in Frankfurt.

“The Rothschild family has been instrumental in shaping European finance for centuries.”

2. proper noun

A surname borne by the members of the Rothschild banking dynasty.

“Nathaniel Rothschild, a British financier and philanthropist.”