moneyman

[muhn-ee-man]

noun

plural

moneymen 

1. an investor; angel; backer.

2. a person responsible for managing money or financial arrangements of a business, institution, etc.

Word History and Origins

Origin of moneyman¹

First recorded in 1565–75; money + man

Example Sentences

The fixer and the moneyman both landed behind bars.

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The story portrayed him as an “international moneyman of mystery,” who cultivated relationships with Nobel Prize-winning scientists and diplomats but puzzled Wall Street insiders who couldn’t figure out how a college dropout got so rich.

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More than half of the money — $5 million — was donated by Republican moneyman Timothy Mellon.

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Even though Mr. Trump announced his candidacy back in November — and Ron DeSantis still hasn’t formally entered the race — the Florida governor is already wooing away some fat-cat moneymen to his looming campaign.

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Datwyler, a veteran political moneyman, is treasurer for dozens of House and Senate campaigns, including that of Rep. Nick LaLota in Santos’ neighboring district.

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