banker
BANG-kuh
Banker (noun) means a person who works in or manages a bank, especially in a senior or professional capacity. Example: “Her father worked as an investment banker in the city.”
noun
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A person who works in or manages a bank, especially in a senior or professional capacity.
"Her father worked as an investment banker in the city."
"The banker approved the small business loan within a week."
"The local banker explained the different savings accounts to the young couple."
How to use banker
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone whose profession is banking or finance.
Common pairings
investment banker
merchant banker
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Etymology
From bank plus the agent suffix -er, modeled on the equivalent French banquier.
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What does “banker” mean?
The word “banker” means a person who works in or manages a bank, especially in a senior or professional capacity. In plain terms, someone whose profession is banking or finance.
How do you pronounce “banker”?
“Banker” is pronounced BANG-kuh (/ˈbæŋkəː/ in IPA).
How do you use “banker” in a sentence?
Here is “banker” used in a sentence: “Her father worked as an investment banker in the city.”
What is another word for “banker”?
Words with a similar meaning to “banker” include sure thing.
What part of speech is “banker”?
“Banker” is a noun.
Where does the word “banker” come from?
The word “banker” comes from French. From bank plus the agent suffix -er, modeled on the equivalent French banquier.
Is “banker” a common word?
“Banker” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
What is the difference between a banker and an accountant?
A banker works in or manages a bank, often handling financial services like loans, deposits, and investments, while an accountant focuses on preparing, analyzing, and auditing financial records for individuals or businesses. Their roles involve different institutions and responsibilities even though both deal with finance.
What is the difference between a banker and a broker?
A banker works within a bank managing accounts, loans, or investment services, whereas a broker acts as an intermediary who executes trades or transactions on behalf of clients, often independent of any single bank. Bankers are typically employees of a banking institution, while brokers may work across multiple markets or firms.
Why is banker sometimes used to mean a 'sure thing'?
Banker is used informally to mean a sure thing or safe bet, likely drawing on the idea of a banker as someone reliable and dependable with money and outcomes. This figurative sense extends the professional meaning into everyday slang for something certain to succeed.
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