RENTIER

rentier

(noun) someone whose income is from property rents or bond interest and other investments

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

rentier (plural rentiers)

An individual who receives an income, usually interest, rent, dividends, capital gains, or profits from his or her assets and investments.

Anagrams

• Reinert, Terrien, reinter, terrine

Source: Wiktionary


Ren`tier" (rn`ty"), n. Etym: [F. See 5th Rent.]

Definition: One who has a fixed income, as from lands, stocks, or the like.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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