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Depositor: meaning, definitions and examples

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depositor

 

[ dษชหˆpษ’zษชtษ™ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

banking term

A depositor is an individual or entity that places money in a bank account. This can include personal savings accounts, checking accounts, or time deposits. Depositors trust financial institutions to protect their funds and often earn interest on their deposits.

Synonyms

account holder, investor, saver

Examples of usage

  • The depositor withdrew funds from their savings account.
  • Many depositors prefer online banking for convenience.
  • A deposit insurance protects depositors' money.
  • As a depositor, you should monitor your account regularly.

Translations

Translations of the word "depositor" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น depositante

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคœเคฎเคพ เค•เคฐเคจเฅ‡ เคตเคพเคฒเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Einleger

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ penๅญ˜ๅ‚จ

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะตะฟะพะทะธั‚ะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ depozytariusz

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้ ้‡‘่€…

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dรฉpรดt

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ depositante

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท depozit sahibi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์˜ˆ๊ธˆ์ž

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุฑุงุนูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ depozitant

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ depozitant

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅญ˜ๆฌพไบบ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ depozitar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ innstรฆรฐumaรฐur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดะตะฟะพะทะธั‚ะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒ”แƒžแƒแƒ–แƒ˜แƒขแƒแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ depozit

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ depositante

Etymology

The term 'depositor' originates from the verb 'deposit', which comes from the Latin 'depositum', meaning 'something placed or laid down'. The evolution of banking in the Middle Ages saw the concept of placing money into safekeeping by a bank or treasury develop into the modern understanding of deposits. This shift highlighted the growing trust between individuals and financial institutions, leading to the need for terminology that encapsulated this relationship. In the 19th century, as banking became more formalized and accessible, the role and rights of depositors were further solidified, with legal protections emerging to safeguard their deposits. Thus, the term has continued to carry significance as a key element in the financial industry, reflecting the trust and economic activity of individuals and businesses in their interactions with banks.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,040, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.