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financiers

|fi/nan/ciers|

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/fɪˈnænsiərz/

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/fɪˈnænsiəz/

(financier)

money manager

Base FormPlural
financierfinanciers
Etymology
Etymology Information

'financier' originates from French, specifically the word 'financier,' where 'finance' meant 'to pay a ransom.'

Historical Evolution

'financier' changed from the French word 'financier' and eventually became the modern English word 'financier.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to pay a ransom,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a person who manages large sums of money.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

individuals or entities that manage or invest large sums of money.

The financiers were instrumental in funding the new infrastructure project.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45