rentier

[ rahn-tyey ]

noun

, French.

, plural ren·tiers [r, ah, n, -, tyey].

1. a person who has a fixed income, as from lands or bonds.

rentier

/ rɑ̃tje /

noun

1. 1. a person whose income consists primarily of fixed unearned amounts, such as rent or bond interest
   2. ( as modifier )

      the rentier class

Word History and Origins

Origin of rentier¹

from rente ; see rent ¹

Example Sentences

Pinar Giritlioglu, the Istanbul head of the Chamber of City Planners, said: "Unfortunately, the rentier system instead of science continues to rule everything."

From Reuters

The hosts, Sydney and Violet Schiff, British rentiers and patrons of the arts, pulled off a coup in a salon at the Hotel Majestic: They brought together five of the greatest artists of the era.

From Washington Post

"A significant minority of non-doms do appear to be the 'rentier rich'," the report said.

From Reuters

The high interest rates on bank deposits encouraged a rentier economy that disincentivized investment in industry and agriculture.

From New York Times

But the move deals a blow to longstanding rentier benefits for Emirati citizens, many of whom made their livings as figurehead company partners.

From Seattle Times