silent partner

si·lent part·ner

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [sahy-luh nt pahrt-ner]
- /ˈsaɪ lənt ˈpɑrt nər/
- /ˈsaɪlənt ˈpɑːtnə(r)/

Definitions of silent partner words

noun silent partner a partner taking no active part in the conduct of a business. 1
noun silent partner business investor with no active role 1
countable noun silent partner A silent partner is a person who provides some of the capital for a business but who does not take an active part in managing the business. 0
noun silent partner a partner in a business who does not play an active role, esp one who supplies capital 0
noun silent partner a partner who shares in financing but not in managing a business, firm, etc. 0

before 1820

One of the 38% newest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1820-30

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 6% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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