depositor
UK: dɪˈpɒzɪtə | US: dɪˈpɑːzɪtər
n. a person or entity that places money or valuables in a bank, account, or similar institution for safekeeping or earning interest.
depositor = deposit<place down> + or<agent noun suffix>
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deposit (from Latin deponere: de<down> + ponere<to place>)
- Evolved into Late Latin depositum (thing deposited), then Old French deposer, and finally Middle English depositen.
- Retains the core meaning of "placing something down for safekeeping."
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-or (Latin agent noun suffix)
- Indicates a person or thing performing an action (e.g., actor, donor).
Etymology Origin:
The word traces back to Latin deponere, combining de (down) and ponere (to place). Over time, depositum in Late Latin referred to entrusted items, later adopted into Old French and English. The suffix -or (from Latin) was added to denote the actor—here, the one who deposits. The logic reflects a straightforward evolution: "one who places down (money/valuables)."
The bank guarantees protection for every depositor’s funds.
As a frequent depositor, she earned higher interest rates.
The anonymous depositor left a large sum in the charity’s account.
Regulations require banks to verify the identity of each depositor.
Small depositors often struggle to access premium banking services.