Rich or powerful person (5)

I believe the answer is:

nabob

(Other definitions for nabob that I've seen before include "Nawab" , "Wealthy and powerful person" , "Magnate; formerly one with Eastern wealth" , "Person of great wealth" , "One divining (water)" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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