Definitions

financier

[fin-uhn-seer, fahy-nuhn-, fi-nan-see-er] / ˌfɪn ənˈsɪər, ˌfaɪ nən-, fɪˈnæn si ər /

NOUN

person who lends money, advises

Synonyms

STRONGEST

backer banker broker capitalist entrepreneur merchant operator speculator stockbroker tycoon

STRONG

businessperson manipulator money moneybags sponsor usurer

WEAK

Santa Claus bankroller fat cat grubstaker moneylender person who writes the checks rich person staker

Example Sentences

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He has previously denied any wrongdoing in relation to the late financier.

From BBC

He wonders whether it might be best for optics if the disgraced financier — the biggest financial backer to Brockman’s nonprofit Edge Foundation — didn’t attend after all.

From Salon

The author wrote that he went into Epstein "withdrawal when I don't see him" and told the disgraced financier directly in one exchange that he missed him.

From BBC

Andrew has not responded to the BBC's requests for comment on specific allegations that have emerged after the US release of files in January related to the late financier.

From BBC

A letter from Lord Mandelson to Epstein, where he calls the financier his "best pal", features in a book compiled for Epstein's 50th birthday in 2003, which is released by US lawmakers.

From BBC

financier

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