Associations to the word «Rentier»

Wiktionary

RENTIER, noun. An individual who receives an income, usually interest, rent, dividends, capital gains, or profits from his or her assets and investments.
RENTIER STATE, noun. (political science) A state that derives all or much of its national revenue from the rent of indigenous resources to external clients.
RENTIER STATES, noun. Plural of rentier state

Dictionary definition

RENTIER, noun. Someone whose income is from property rents or bond interest and other investments.

Wise words

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