moneylending

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noun

The practice of lending money.

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Meanings

nounmoneylending (uncountable)
  1. uncountableThe practice of lending money.

Origin

From money + lending.

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Translations

Ancient Greek δανεισμός
  • δανεισμός (daneismós)the practice of lending money
Cite this entry
APA

moneylending. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/moneylending

MLA

“moneylending.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/moneylending. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “moneylending,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/moneylending.

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