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moneylending

moneylending

3.9
About a business that gives money to people and charges interest
  • adjective
  • /ˈmʌniˌlɛndɪŋ/
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  • Do you still want to start a moneylending business?

Examples

  • He decided to invest in a moneylending firm that specialized in small loans.

  • The moneylending sector has seen significant growth in recent years.

  • Many people are hesitant to enter the moneylending industry due to its risks.

Surface Forms

moneylending positive

Morphology

moneylending = money + lending (transparent) = money + lend + ing

Formed by compounding 'money' with 'lending' (the gerund), producing an adjective meaning 'relating to the activity of lending money'.

Etymology

Moneylending as an adjective comes from the same parts money and lending, and it means 'related to the business of giving money as a loan', for example a moneylending company or practice.