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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The most analogous member of the Dirty Pardon Hall of Shame is Clinton's waiver of fugitive financier Marc Rich. Christopher Hale, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 June 2025 The Mets, who were bought by Wall Street financier Steve Cohen in 2020 and had the highest payroll in 2024, fell to the Dodgers in last year’s postseason. Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 21 June 2025 In the United States, my father worked as a tailor and clothing salesman to the city’s premier financiers. Jean-Pierre Conte, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025 Set in a cozy rented cabin, the New Year’s Eve getaway re-unites a pair of college best friends: novelist and editor Debs (Alexandra Daddario) and financier Mitch (Josh Gad). Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 11 June 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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“Financier.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/financier. Accessed 8 Jul. 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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