Chrematist
/ˈkrɛm.ə.tɪst/noun
A person chiefly concerned with acquiring or making money, especially through financial dealings.
Did you know?The word comes from Ancient Greek chrēmata, meaning “money” or “property,” a term rooted in the broader idea of things one uses or possesses.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*gher- / *ghrē-
“To desire, need, or make use of; the proposed ancestral root behind Greek words connected with use and acquisition.”
Ancient Greek
Greek
χρῆμα (chrēma)
“A thing needed or used; later, property, possessions, or money.”
Ancient Greek
Greek
χρηματίζω (chrēmatizō)
“To deal in money, conduct business, or make money.”
Ancient Greek
Greek
χρηματιστής (chrēmatistēs)
“A person who conducts financial dealings or makes money.”
19th Century
English
chrematist
“A person devoted to money-making or the acquisition of wealth.”
Modern English
English
chrematist
“A money-focused person, particularly one engaged in financial gain or commercial activity.”
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