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moneylender

/ˈmʌniˌlɛndə/

/ˈmʌniˌlɛndər/

Translations

moneylenderadjective

/ˈmʌniˌlɛndə/

/ˈmʌniˌlɛndər/

Used attributively before another noun to denote something related to the activity or business of lending money.

Synonyms

moneylendernoun

moneylenders

/ˈmʌniˌlɛndə/

/ˈmʌniˌlɛndər/

The moneylender charged a high interest rate on the loan.

Ростовщик взимал высокий процент по займу.

Additional translations

Synonyms

loan shark

moneylenderadjective

Relating to the activity, practices, or regulations of moneylending.

The new law tightens moneylender regulations throughout the country.

moneylendernoun

A person or organization whose business is the lending of money at interest, especially at high or legally unregulated rates.

The moneylender demanded collateral before approving the loan.