financier

noun

fi·​nan·​cier ˌfi-nən-ˈsir 

fə-ˌnan-, 

ˌfī-

1

: one who specializes in raising and expending public moneys

2

: one who deals with finance and investment on a large scale

Examples of financier in a Sentence

A group of powerful financiers bought out the company.

Recent Examples on the Web

The forms also show Steyer, a billionaire financier turned Democratic megadonor and environmentalist, has invested tens of millions in private equity funds despite railing against the industry on the campaign trail. —Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 28 Mar. 2026

Unapologetic Projects is an executive producer and financier on the project. —Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 27 Mar. 2026

By addressing financiers and corporate executives in Miami, Rodríguez signaled a willingness to engage directly with people her movement once vilified — an acknowledgment that foreign capital, particularly from the United States, will be central to Venezuela’s recovery. —Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 25 Mar. 2026

The deal was structured to provide capital through non-voting equity investments, meaning the financiers don’t have any governance rights. —Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 23 Mar. 2026

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from French, going back to Middle French, "person who manages monetary affairs," from finance "money, resource" + -ier -ier — more at finance entry 1

First Known Use

1601, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for financier

• auctioneer
• bandelier
• belvedere
• bombardier
• brigadier
• buccaneer
• cavalier
• chandelier
• chanticleer
• chevalier
• commandeer
• disappear

Kids Definition

financier

noun

fin·​an·​cier

ˌfin-ən-ˈsi(ə)r, 

fə-ˌnan-, 

ˌfī-nan-

: a person who specializes in finance and especially in the financing of businesses

Legal Definition

financier

noun

fi·​nan·​cier

1

: one who specializes in raising and expending public moneys

2

: one who deals with finance and investment on a large scale