Monied: meaning, definitions and examples

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monied

 

[ หˆmสŒn.id ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

financial status

The term 'monied' refers to having wealth or riches. It describes people, families, or entities that possess significant financial resources, often used to imply social status or influence.

Synonyms

affluent, prosperous, rich, wealthy

Examples of usage

  • The monied elite often gather at exclusive events.
  • She comes from a monied background, which opened many doors for her.
  • Monied investors are crucial for startup success.

Translations

Translations of the word "monied" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น ricos

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคงเคจเคตเคพเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช wohlhabend

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ beruang

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฐะผะพะถะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zamoลผny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฏŒ่ฃ•ใช

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท aisรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ adinerado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท varlฤฑklฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ถ€์œ ํ•œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุซุฑู‰

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ majetnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ majetnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฏŒ่ฃ•็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ bogat

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ rรญkur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะฐะน

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ“แƒ˜แƒ“แƒแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ varlฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ adinerado

Etymology

The word 'monied' originated in the late 19th century, derived from the noun 'money.' The addition of the suffix '-ed' transforms the noun into an adjective, indicating possession or association with wealth. While 'money' itself traces back to the Latin word 'moneta,' which referred to a mint or a place where coins were made, 'monied' reflects the extension of this concept into the realm of social identity, highlighting the importance of financial resources in social and economic status. The term is often used in literary and formal contexts to describe a subset of society characterized by their considerable financial advantages, differentiating them from the broader population. As modern economies evolved, so did the significance of monied individuals in shaping markets, culture, and societal norms.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,610 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.