businessman
0 antonyms and opposites of businessman, grouped by meaning.
Noun — A man who works in or owns a commercial business, especially at a senior level.
How to use businessman
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From business plus man; it replaced the older word merchant in everyday use.
Full origin of businessman →Frequently asked questions
What does “businessman” mean?
The word “businessman” means a man who works in or owns a commercial business, especially at a senior level. In plain terms, a man whose job is running or working in commerce.
How do you pronounce “businessman”?
“Businessman” is pronounced BIHZ-nuhs-muhn (/ˈbɪznəsmæn/ in IPA).
How do you use “businessman” in a sentence?
Here is “businessman” used in a sentence: “Her father was a successful businessman who owned three factories.”
What part of speech is “businessman”?
“Businessman” is a noun.
Is “businessman” a common word?
“Businessman” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A2 level.
What is the difference between a businessman and an entrepreneur?
A businessman is broadly anyone who works in or runs a commercial business, often at a senior level. An entrepreneur specifically starts new ventures and takes on financial risk to build them, so all entrepreneurs are businesspeople but not every businessman is an entrepreneur.
What is the gender-neutral alternative to businessman?
The common gender-neutral terms are 'businessperson' and 'businesspeople' (plural). 'Executive', 'professional', or simply 'business owner' are also widely used when you do not want to specify gender.
What is the difference between a businessman and a businesswoman?
The only difference is gender: a businessman is a man and a businesswoman is a woman who works in or owns a business. Both usually refer to someone operating at a senior or professional level in commerce.
Is businessman written as one word or two?
Businessman is written as a single word, not 'business man'. The same applies to the related forms businesswoman, businessperson, and businesspeople.