Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
agiota
noun
/aʒiˈota/
Definition
Agiota refers to a money lender, typically involved in lending money at high-interest rates, often in an illegal or unethical manner.
Examples
- The local agiota offered quick cash to those who needed it urgently.
- Many individuals found themselves trapped in debt after borrowing from an agiota.
- She warned her friends about the dangers of dealing with an agiota.
Meaning
The term ‘agiota’ is commonly used to describe a person who lends money for a profit, usually exploiting those in financial distress.
Synonyms
- loan shark
- usurer
- moneylender