moneyman
Americannoun
plural
moneymen-
an investor; angel; backer.
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a person responsible for managing money or financial arrangements of a business, institution, etc.
Etymology
Origin of moneyman
Example Sentences
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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.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 6, 2024
More than half of the money — $5 million — was donated by Republican moneyman Timothy Mellon.
From Washington Times • Aug. 1, 2023
It showed that Moreno was approaching his purchase not as a moneyman but a fan.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 24, 2022
Leo also developed a reputation as a conservative moneyman.
From Washington Post • May 21, 2019
The moneyman opened a book, wrote something on a piece of paper, and handed Andrea ten thousand lire in gold.
From In Midsummer Days, and Other Tales by Strindberg, August
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