noun
- people or businesses that lend money to others, typically at high interest rates
Usage: plural form of moneylender
Examples
- The village moneylenders charged extremely high interest rates.
- Many small businesses turned to private moneylenders when banks refused their loan applications.
- Historical records show that moneylenders played important roles in medieval commerce.
- The government introduced regulations to control predatory moneylenders.
- Local moneylenders often provided quick cash but at a steep cost.
- Some moneylenders operated legitimate businesses while others were considered loan sharks.