Moneylenders Meaning in English
word · lemma: moneylender
التعريف
People or businesses who lend money to others, typically at high interest rates and often outside of formal banks.
الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة
Usually refers to informal or private lenders, not banks. Can have a negative meaning, especially when talking about unfair or illegal interest rates (often called 'loan sharks'). Common in stories about financial hardship or small communities.
جمل نموذجية
Some moneylenders charge very high interest rates.
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Villagers sometimes borrow from moneylenders in emergencies.
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Moneylenders are not part of the official banking system.
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After he lost his job, he had no choice but to turn to moneylenders.
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Stories about cruel moneylenders appear in many old books and movies.
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Be careful—borrowing from moneylenders can cause big problems if you can't pay them back.
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