Rentier
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈɹɒntɪeɪ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Rentier is a noun meaning An individual who receives an income, usually interest, rent, dividends, capital gains, or profits from his or her assets and investments.
Meaning
An individual who receives an income, usually interest, rent, dividends, capital gains, or profits from his or her assets and investments.
Example Sentences
If today’s capitalists are mere lazy rentiers who contribute nothing to the production process, don’t they deserve to be downgraded to the status of feudal landlords?
Word Forms
- rentiers
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include annuitant, renter, rent, rentage, rentaler, residuary.
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