돈이나 물건을 빌려주는 사람 또는 기관, 특히 이자를 조건으로 자금을 빌려주는 은행이나 금융사를 의미함.
A person or organization, such as a bank or financial institution, that lends money to others under specific repayment terms.
예문:
"The bank is a leading mortgage lender in the local housing market."
"Many private lenders offer higher interest rates than traditional banks."
"You should check the reputation of the lender before signing any loan agreement."