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Definition of moneyed

moneyed

/ˈmʌn.id/
mon · eyed
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• adjective

1

Having a great deal of money or financial resources; wealthy.

Example

"The historic coastal resort was originally built to cater to the moneyed elite of the late nineteenth century."

2

Consisting of, relating to, or arising from financial wealth or capital.

Example

"Campaign finance laws were reformed in an effort to curb the influence of moneyed interests in local elections."

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Word Nuance & Usage

"Moneyed" (also spelled "monied") is used almost exclusively before a noun to describe wealthy social classes or influential groups (e.g., "moneyed interests", "the moneyed elite"), rather than as a predicate adjective after a linking verb.

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• Nearby Words

moneybelt
moneybox
moneychanger
moneyed
moneygrubbing
moneylender
moneylending

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the late 14th century as Middle English "moneied", formed from the noun "money" (from Old French "moneie" and Latin "moneta") plus the suffix "-ed".

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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