Borrower: meaning, definitions and examples

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borrower

 

[ ˈbɒrəʊər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

finance

A person or organization that takes money from a bank or other financial institution with the agreement that they will pay it back within a certain period, usually with interest.

Synonyms

debtor, mortgagor, obligor

Examples of usage

  • The borrower failed to make the monthly payments on time.
  • The bank approved the loan application from the borrower.
Context #2 | Noun

library

A person who takes books or other materials to read or use from a library, with the understanding that they will be returned.

Synonyms

book borrower, library user, reader

Examples of usage

  • The library has a strict policy for borrowers regarding overdue books.
  • As a frequent borrower, she enjoys exploring different genres.

Translations

Translations of the word "borrower" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mutuário

🇮🇳 उधारकर्ता

🇩🇪 Kreditnehmer

🇮🇩 peminjam

🇺🇦 позичальник

🇵🇱 pożyczkobiorca

🇯🇵 借り手 (かりて)

🇫🇷 emprunteur

🇪🇸 prestatario

🇹🇷 borçlu

🇰🇷 대출자 (daechulja)

🇸🇦 المقترض

🇨🇿 dlužník

🇸🇰 dlžník

🇨🇳 借款人 (jièkuǎnrén)

🇸🇮 posojilojemalec

🇮🇸 lánþegi

🇰🇿 қарыз алушы

🇬🇪 სესხის განმცხადებელი

🇦🇿 borcalan

🇲🇽 prestatario

Etymology

The word 'borrower' originated from the Old English word 'borgan', which means 'to borrow'. The concept of borrowing money or items has been around for centuries, with various forms of lending and borrowing seen throughout history. In modern times, borrowing plays a crucial role in finance, economics, and everyday transactions.

See also: borrow, borrowing.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #8,071 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.