financier

noun

fi·​nan·​cier ˌfi-nən-ˈsir How to pronounce financier (audio)
fə-ˌnan-
ˌfī-
1
: one who specializes in raising and expending public moneys
2
: one who deals with finance and investment on a large scale

Examples of financier in a Sentence

A group of powerful financiers bought out the company.
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Mottola also reported visited Epstein’s residences in New York and Paris between 2006 and 2008, after the financier served time for soliciting minors. Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 14 Feb. 2026 The records show the Emirati businessman was in contact with Epstein after the financier was convicted of soliciting prostitution from a minor in 2008. Emma Graham,dylan Butts, CNBC, 13 Feb. 2026 Kimbal and Elon Musk are two of dozens of high-profile businessmen whose correspondence has emerged in the new batch of emails and documents, and who have tried to distance themselves from the disgraced financier. Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 13 Feb. 2026 Before Epstein’s arrest, Steve Bannon worked to rebuild the financier’s image. Marissa Martinez, NBC news, 13 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for financier

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from French, going back to Middle French, "person who manages monetary affairs," from finance "money, resource" + -ier -ier — more at finance entry 1

First Known Use

1601, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of financier was in 1601

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“Financier.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/financier. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.

Kids Definition

financier

noun
fin·​an·​cier
ˌfin-ən-ˈsi(ə)r
fə-ˌnan-
ˌfī-nan-
: a person who specializes in finance and especially in the financing of businesses

Legal Definition

financier

noun
fi·​nan·​cier
1
: one who specializes in raising and expending public moneys
2
: one who deals with finance and investment on a large scale

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