moneyman
Americannoun
plural
moneymen-
an investor; angel; backer.
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a person responsible for managing money or financial arrangements of a business, institution, etc.
Etymology
Origin of moneyman
Example Sentences
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Their careers play leapfrog, abetted by the studio executives and moneymen who bankroll their film projects, often against the executives’ better judgment.
The fixer and the moneyman both landed behind bars.
From Seattle Times
The story portrayed him as an “international moneyman of mystery,” who cultivated relationships with Nobel Prize-winning scientists and diplomats but puzzled Wall Street insiders who couldn’t figure out how a college dropout got so rich.
From Seattle Times
More than half of the money — $5 million — was donated by Republican moneyman Timothy Mellon.
From Washington Times
Datwyler, a veteran political moneyman, is treasurer for dozens of House and Senate campaigns, including that of Rep. Nick LaLota in Santos’ neighboring district.
From Seattle Times
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