Tamil · Work & Business

முதலாளி

mudhalali

Boss; owner

Beginnernoun

Definition

The owner or boss at work.

Example

முதலாளி இன்று பிசியாக இருக்கிறார்.

The boss is busy today.

Etymology

'முதலாளி' (mudhalali) combines 'முதல்' (first) and 'ஆளி' (holder/ruler), originally signifying the leader or owner of a business. The term has historical significance in trade and commerce.

How & Where It’s Used

'முதலாளி' is predominantly used in formal settings related to work and business discussions. It is recognized widely across all Tamil-speaking regions.

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