financier

noun

fi·​nan·​cier ˌfi-nən-ˈsir How to pronounce financier (audio)
fə-ˌnan-,
ˌfī-
1
: one who specializes in raising and expending public moneys
2
: one who deals with finance and investment on a large scale

Examples of financier in a Sentence

A group of powerful financiers bought out the company.
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Hunt’s guide through the thicket is a double-faced Genevan financier, Étienne Clavière, who admired the American Republic, opposed slavery and believed in the positive power of commerce. Marjoleine Kars, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2025 The Senate confirmed wealthy financier Howard Lutnick as commerce secretary Tuesday, putting in place a staunch supporter of President Trump's hardline trade policies. CBS News, 18 Feb. 2025 After years of discussion surrounding a new stadium, the plan was made public last November when the club announced Native American tribe Wilton Rancheria took a controlling stake in the club and would be the primary financier the new venue. Chris Biderman, Sacramento Bee, 18 Feb. 2025 The village is deeply divided between the project’s financiers – billionaire engineer Charles Kaskia and the powerful consortium Seth – while others vehemently oppose it, led by defiant mayor Floriane Bourdieu (Charrier). Emiliano De Pablos, Variety, 18 Feb. 2025 See all Example Sentences for financier 

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from French, going back to Middle French, "person who manages monetary affairs," from finance "money, resource" + -ier -ier — more at finance entry 1

First Known Use

1601, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of financier was in 1601

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Cite this Entry

“Financier.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/financier. Accessed 24 Feb. 2025.

Kids Definition

financier

noun
fin·​an·​cier
ˌfin-ən-ˈsi(ə)r,
fə-ˌnan-,
ˌfī-nan-
: a person who specializes in finance and especially in the financing of businesses

Legal Definition

financier

noun
fi·​nan·​cier
1
: one who specializes in raising and expending public moneys
2
: one who deals with finance and investment on a large scale

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