rentier

/rɑnˈtjeɪ/
noun
  1. A person who lives on income from property, investments, or other sources without working.
    • The novel's main character is a wealthy rentier who travels the world.
    • After selling his business, he became a rentier living off his investments.
    • Some critics argue that a rentier economy discourages innovation.
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