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

That range has connected him with filmmakers, financiers, distributors, exhibitors, sales agents and festival programmers across Asia, Europe and North America. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 24 July 2026

To make the process easier for financiers, Apple will roll out a new system called App Managed Features. — Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 24 July 2026

Ferguson was featured in correspondence released as part of the Epstein files; however, the former Duchess of York hasn’t been accused of any wrongdoing in connection with the late financier. — Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 23 July 2026

BlackForge Distribution, which owns muVpix, is attached as the production company and co-financier alongside executive producers Speaks from Blue Meridian Studios and Liz Fuller of ST8RM. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 22 July 2026

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

Rhymes for financier

• auctioneer
• bandelier
• belvedere
• bombardier
• brigadier
• buccaneer
• cavalier
• chandelier
• chanticleer
• chevalier
• commandeer
• disappear

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