investor

n.

One who invests.

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Party who purchases an Asset with the expectation of financial rewards. Typically, an investor exercises greater Due Diligence or conservatism than does a Speculator.

IN BRIEF: One who purchases stocks and bonds to make more money.

A major investor threatened to stop funding the project.

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The noun has one meaning:

Meaning #1: someone who commits capital in order to gain financial returns

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