moneylender
/ˈmʌniˌlɛndər/
noun
- A person or business that lends money to people and charges interest, especially one that charges very high interest.
- The moneylender demanded payment by the end of the week or he would take their car.
- She borrowed from a moneylender when the bank refused her loan.
- In many countries, unlicensed moneylenders are illegal because of their unfair rates.
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