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Definition of bankroller

bankroller

/ˈbæŋkˌroʊlər/
bank · roll · er
Plural:bankrollers
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bankroller Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A person or organization that provides the financial resources or funding for a business venture, political campaign, or project.

Example

"The independent film finally entered production after securing a wealthy bankroller willing to cover the budget."

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• Nearby Words

banking
banknote
bankroll
bankroller
bankrupt
bankruptcy
banksia

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in 20th-century American English from the verb 'bankroll' plus the agent suffix '-er', originally referring to a gambler's roll of banknotes.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Bankroller. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/bankroller
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