entrepreneur
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/ˌɑːn.trə.prəˈnɜːr/
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/ˌɒn.trə.prəˈnɜːr/
business initiator
Etymology
'entrepreneur' originates from French, specifically the word 'entreprendre,' where 'entre-' meant 'between' and 'prendre' meant 'to take.'
'entreprendre' transformed into the English word 'entrepreneur' in the 19th century, maintaining its original meaning of someone who undertakes business ventures.
Initially, it meant 'to undertake,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a business initiator or risk-taker.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who organizes and operates a business or businesses, taking on greater than normal financial risks in order to do so.
The entrepreneur launched a successful tech startup.
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Last updated: 2025/01/15 21:59