entrepreneur

English

/ˌɒn.tɹə.pɹəˈnɜː/, /ˌɑn.trə.prəˈnɝ/

noun
Definitions
  • A person who organizes and operates a business venture and assumes much of the associated risk.
  • A person who organizes a risky activity of any kind and acts substantially in the manner of a business entrepreneur.
  • A person who strives for success and takes on risk by starting their own venture, service, etc.

Etymology

Borrowed from French entrepreneur.

Origin

French

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