Definition

A person who is skilled in managing large amounts of money, especially in investments and financial matters.

Example

The financier helped the company secure funding for its new project.

Conversation

I met a really interesting financier at the conference yesterday.

Oh really? What did they have to say?

They shared some great insights about investing in startups.

That sounds fascinating! I’d love to learn more about that.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Financier → It is formed from "finance" (from Old French *finance*, meaning the management of money) and "-ier" (a suffix used to denote a person associated with a particular activity). The word "financier" refers to a person who manages or deals with financial matters.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who is involved in the management of money — 'finance' relates to money management, and '-ier' indicates a person. This helps you remember that a financier is someone who deals with finances.

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