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financier
noun
fi·nan·cier
ˌfi-nən-ˈsir
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.
Recent Examples on the Web
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.
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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.
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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.
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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).
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Emiliano De Pablos, Variety, 18 Feb. 2025
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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
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“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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