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Spender

/ˈspɛndər/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A person who spends money, often lavishly or without much thought.

    "As a spender, she often indulged in luxury items that others would consider unnecessary."
  2. 2

    A person who is characterized by their spending habits, particularly in contrast to a saver.

    "In their financial planning, they had to consider the spender in the family who loved to shop."

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The term 'spender' originates from the Middle English 'spenden', derived from the Old French 'despendre', which in turn comes from the Latin 'spendere', meaning 'to expend or spend'. Over time, the meaning has evolved to refer specifically to someone who spends money, often implying a certain lifestyle or attitude towards expenditure.

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