financier

American  

[fin-uhn-seer, fahy-nuhn-, fi-nan-see-er] / ˌfɪn ənˈsɪər, ˌfaɪ nən-, fɪˈnæn si ər /

noun

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

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verb (used with object)

1. to finance.

verb (used without object)

1. to act as a financier.

financier British  

/ fɪˈnænsɪə, faɪ- /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of financier

From French, dating back to 1610–20; finance, -ier ²

Example Sentences

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick was recently forced to admit that, after claiming he had cut off contact with Epstein in 2005, he was in fact involved with the financier for years later.

From Salon

The firm's future was thrown into doubt following the publication of documents from the Epstein files, which cast light on Lord Mandelson's links with the disgraced financier.

From BBC

They were reviewing allegations Andrew shared confidential material with the disgraced financier, after communications between the two were among files released by the US government.

From BBC

Pressure has been growing on Andrew to testify in the US about his links to financier Epstein.

From BBC

Wexner was called to speak before the House Oversight Committee and answer questions surrounding his relationship with Epstein in the wake of the release of thousands of documents related to the financier's wrongdoing.

From BBC

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