financier
noun
fi·nan·cier
ˌfi-nən-ˈsir 
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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The financier supports Mamdani’s commitment to addressing the city’s gross inequities.
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Michael Powell, The Atlantic, 1 Jan. 2026
Both Democratic and Republican lawmakers, as well as many of the financier’s victims, have criticized the Justice Department for over-redaction and under-redaction.
—Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 31 Dec. 2025
In 2000, late financier Jed Cohen and his son Tim bought the ranch from Texaco to establish the equestrian center, according to the listing.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 26 Dec. 2025
Nicky, who is married to financier James Rothschild, are parents to Lily-Grace Victoria, 9, Theodora (Teddy) Marilyn, 8, and a son, Chasen, 3.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 25 Dec. 2025
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Michael Powell, The Atlantic, 1 Jan. 2026
Both Democratic and Republican lawmakers, as well as many of the financier’s victims, have criticized the Justice Department for over-redaction and under-redaction.
—Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 31 Dec. 2025
In 2000, late financier Jed Cohen and his son Tim bought the ranch from Texaco to establish the equestrian center, according to the listing.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 26 Dec. 2025
Nicky, who is married to financier James Rothschild, are parents to Lily-Grace Victoria, 9, Theodora (Teddy) Marilyn, 8, and a son, Chasen, 3.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 25 Dec. 2025
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“Financier.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/financier. Accessed 3 Jan. 2026.
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