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

Not just that mid-level, standalone financier and producer had left the market, but what that means for the viability of movies and TV shows that ask vital questions about justice and the humanity’s future. —Matt Donnelly, Variety, 19 Apr. 2024

The bank is the world’s largest financier of climate projects in developing countries, delivering $38.6 billion in the 2023 budget year. —Fatima Hussein, Quartz, 18 Apr. 2024

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

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