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noun
An institution, such as a bank, insurance company or fund, that provides financial services for its clients or members.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: banking, business, finance
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
an institution (public or private) that collects funds (from the public or other institutions) and invests them in financial assets
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: financial organization, financial organisation
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: institution, establishment
Narrower terms: giro, clearing house, lending institution, central bank, foundation, acquirer, nondepository financial institution, depository financial institution, bank, banking concern, banking company, Federal Home Loan Bank System, trust company, trust corporation
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Across languages
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