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financier

n. countable
C1 Advanced US //ˌfaɪnænˈsɪɹ// UK //faɪnˈænsɪɐ// fi·nancier

n. a person who manages or provides large amounts of money for businesses or government projects. They often work with banks or investment companies to fund big ideas.

n. a person or organization that manages large-scale financial operations or provides capital for commercial ventures. Often implies a high level of influence in the banking or investment sectors.


SIMPLE

The financier agreed to fund the new tech startup.

CONTEXTUAL

A prominent financier stepped in to provide the necessary capital when the construction project faced a sudden budget shortfall.

COMPLEX

The merger was orchestrated by a group of international financiers who saw an opportunity to consolidate the telecommunications market across several emerging economies.

Synonyms
Origin

Unadapted borrowing from French financier.

Usage

Commonly used in business journalism to describe individuals who handle private equity or venture capital.

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