1. the practice or business of lending money, typically at interest
Usage: plural form of moneylending; often used to refer to the activity or industry as a whole

Examples

• The regulations on moneylendings have become stricter in recent years.
• Moneylendings at high interest rates can trap borrowers in debt cycles.
• Medieval moneylendings were often conducted by merchants and wealthy landowners.
• Modern moneylendings include personal loans, mortgages, and credit card advances.
• The ethics of moneylendings have been debated for centuries.