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financier

 

[ ˌfɪnənˈsɪər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

finance

A person skilled in large financial transactions and investments, typically in the context of business or government.

Synonyms

banker, capitalist, investor.

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Word Description / Examples
financier

Another variant of 'financier,' often used in an interchangeable manner. Focuses on planning and managing large-scale financial operations.

  • The financier played a crucial role in the merger between the two major corporations
banker

Refers to someone who works in a bank or financial institution, dealing with behind-the-counter services, loans, and client accounts.

  • After working as a banker for ten years, she decided to start her own financial consultancy
investor

Refers to anyone who allocates capital with the expectation of receiving financial returns. Can be an individual or an institution.

  • The investor funded several eco-friendly projects to support sustainable development
capitalist

Used to describe a person who uses their capital (money) to invest in businesses with the expectation of generating profit. This term can carry a negative connotation when discussing economic inequality.

  • As a capitalist, he invested heavily in start-ups with innovative ideas

Examples of usage

  • He was a successful financier who managed to turn around struggling companies.
  • The financier was known for his shrewd investment decisions.
  • The government consulted with top financiers to address the economic crisis.
  • The financier's expertise in mergers and acquisitions was highly regarded.
  • The financier's wealth allowed him to influence financial markets.

Translations

Translations of the word "financier" in other languages:

🇵🇹 financista

🇮🇳 वित्त विशेषज्ञ

🇩🇪 Finanzier

🇮🇩 finansial

🇺🇦 фінансист

🇵🇱 finansista

🇯🇵 金融家 (きんゆうか)

🇫🇷 financier

🇪🇸 financiero

🇹🇷 finansçı

🇰🇷 금융가 (geumyung-ga)

🇸🇦 ممول (mumawwil)

🇨🇿 finančník

🇸🇰 finančník

🇨🇳 金融家 (jīnróng jiā)

🇸🇮 finančnik

🇮🇸 fjármálamaður

🇰🇿 қаржыгер

🇬🇪 ფინანსისტი (p'inansisti)

🇦🇿 maliyyəçi

🇲🇽 financiero

Etymology

The term 'financier' originated in the 17th century from the French word 'financer', which means 'to finance'. It was initially used to refer to a person who manages or raises large sums of money, especially for governments or large corporations. Over time, the term has evolved to specifically denote individuals with expertise in financial matters, investments, and transactions.

See also: financial, financially, financing, refinance, underfinance, underfinancing, unfinanced.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,952, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.