financier

[ fin-uhn-seer, fahy-nuhn-; British fi-nan-see-er ]

/ ˌfɪn ənˈsɪər, ˌfaɪ nən-; British fɪˈnæn si ər /

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noun

a person skilled or engaged in managing large financial operations, whether public or corporate.

verb (used with object)

to finance.

verb (used without object)

to act as a financier.

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Origin of financier

From French, dating back to 1610–20; see origin at finance, -ier²

Words nearby financier

Financial Services Authority, Financial Times Industrial Ordinary Share Index, Financial Times Stock Exchange 100 Index, Financial Times Stock Exchange Eurotrack 100 Index, financial year, financier, financière, financing, financing gap, finasteride, finback

How to use financier in a sentence

Kuaishou’s stock is a huge hit with both institutional financiers and retail investors from China, many of whom are familiar with the app that boasted 481 million monthly users in the 11 months ended November.
Kuaishou, TikTok’s Chinese nemesis, surges 194% on IPO debut|Rita Liao|February 5, 2021|TechCrunch
At the same time, more stable budgeting would provide a lower-risk investment environment for financiers.
Climate disasters are inevitable. We need to do more than just wait to clean up the damage|Jake Meth|January 12, 2021|Fortune
At the same time, in Tuesday’s runoff Georgia Senate races, financiers and other corporate heavyweights have been surging support to the two Republican incumbents fighting to hold on to their seats, and with them, GOP control of the chamber.
Pair of Georgia runoff races are razor close with U.S. Senate control at stake|Felicia Sonmez, Colby Itkowitz, John Wagner, Paulina Firozi, Amy B Wang|January 6, 2021|Washington Post
Real estate financier and Faulconer supporter David Malcolm had long urged the mayor to pursue a service hub for homeless San Diegans.
Real Estate Debacles Loomed Large on Faulconer’s Watch|Lisa Halverstadt|December 10, 2020|Voice of San Diego

The objections come from groups far beyond theater owners to include producers, directors, publicists, managers, agents, lawyers and financiers.
For the entertainment industry, an HBO Max move is causing peak upset|Steven Zeitchik|December 9, 2020|Washington Post
One with a toned figure, black suit and dark sunglasses looks more like a US Secret Service agent than a financier.
Inside New York’s Most Powerful Diner|Tom Teodorczuk|October 31, 2014|DAILY BEAST
For a high-flying financier gone bad, faking your own death is a tempting escape from legal woes.
First Rule of the Fake Dead Bankers Club: Stay Gone|Daniel Gross|January 3, 2014|DAILY BEAST
According to the U.S. government, however, al-Naimi is also a major financier of al Qaeda.
Terrorists for Human Rights|Eli Lake|December 20, 2013|DAILY BEAST
These are very good times indeed to be a big-shot financier.
Wall Street CEOs Say It’s The Best of Times and The Worst of Times|Daniel Gross|November 12, 2013|DAILY BEAST
National Lesson: McAuliffe has been the financier for all the Clinton presidential campaigns.
The Virginia Gubernatorial Race Proves the GOP Is Suicidal|Myra Adams|November 5, 2013|DAILY BEAST
The financier sold them for six francs each to the allied armies, from 1817 to 1819.
Repertory Of The Comedie Humaine, Complete, A -- Z|Anatole Cerfberr and Jules Franois Christophe
A true financier grieves neither for the loss of friends, wife, nor children.
The 'Characters' of Jean de La Bruyre|Jean de La Bruyre
James Necker, the prime minister and great financier, ordered to leave France.
The Every Day Book of History and Chronology|Joel Munsell
Dowdeswell, the chancellor of the exchequer, was a sound financier, but a dull man.
The Political History of England - Vol. X.|William Hunt
North was an able financier, personally popular, and a successful leader of the house of commons.
The Political History of England - Vol. X.|William Hunt

British Dictionary definitions for financier

financier

/ (fɪˈnænsɪə, faɪ-) /

noun

a person who is engaged or skilled in large-scale financial operations

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