How Do You Spell RENTIER?

Pronunciation: [ɹˈɛntɪə] (IPA)

The word "rentier" refers to a person who lives off their investments, in other words, someone who receives rental income. Spelled rɑ̃.tje in IPA phonetic transcription, the word is of French origin and has been borrowed into English. The spelling includes the accented letter "é", which represents a mid-front vowel sound /e/ in French. This letter is often replaced with an "e" in English spellings, however, the former is still preferred in many academic contexts to maintain the original French pronunciation.

RENTIER Meaning and Definition

1. A rentier is an individual who derives a significant portion of their income from properties they rent out or other forms of passive investments. The term can also refer to someone who lives off their inherited wealth or receives regular payments from financial assets such as bonds or annuities.

   Rentiers typically own multiple properties and earn rental income from tenants. This income can come from residential properties, commercial real estate, or even land. The rentier class is distinct from active entrepreneurs or business owners who generate income through active management or participation in their ventures.

   Furthermore, a rentier is not limited to property ownership; they can also receive passive income from other investments, such as stocks, bonds, and dividends. This passive income is distinct from wages or salaries earned through active employment.

   Rentiers have the advantage of generating income without engaging in traditional labor. However, this term can also carry a negative connotation, as it implies a reliance on others' labor or assets, rather than actively contributing to the economy through productivity or innovation.

   The concept of rentiership has been a subject of discussion in economic and political discourse, as it deals with issues of wealth inequality and the concentration of economic power in the hands of few individuals or families.

2. One who has an income from land or stocks; a proprietor.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for RENTIER

• eentier
• dentier
• fentier
• tentier
• 5entier
• 4entier
• rwntier
• rsntier
• rdntier
• rrntier
• r4ntier
• r3ntier
• rebtier
• remtier
• rejtier
• rehtier
• renrier
• renfier
• rengier

Etymology of RENTIER

The word "rentier" has its origins in the French language. It comes from the French term "rentier", which is derived from the verb "renter". "Renter" in French means "to rent" or "to lease". The term "rentier" refers to a person who lives off the income generated by investments, property, or assets. In English, "rentier" is used to describe someone who earns income from rent or investments without being actively involved in productive work.

Similar spelling words for RENTIER

• re-entrant,
• renteria,
• render,
• re-enter,
• rent-roll,
• Renderos,
• renter,
• reinders,
• reentry,
• reindeer.

Plural form of RENTIER is RENTIERS