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moneylender

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Noun — A person or business that lends money and charges interest, often operating outside mainstream banks.

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Etymology

A compound of "money" and "lender."

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What does “moneylender” mean?

The word “moneylender” means a person or business that lends money and charges interest, often operating outside mainstream banks. In plain terms, someone who lends money for profit, typically at interest.

How do you use “moneylender” in a sentence?

Here is “moneylender” used in a sentence: “Desperate for cash, he borrowed from a local moneylender at a steep rate.”

What part of speech is “moneylender”?

“Moneylender” is a noun.

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