noun

entrepreneur

on-truh-pruh-NUR

noun

A person who starts and runs a business, taking on its financial risk.

"The young entrepreneur launched three startups before turning thirty."

"Local banks offer small loans to help entrepreneurs get started."

How to Use Entrepreneur

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSomeone who builds and runs their own business, taking on the risk that comes with it.

Common pairings

a successful entrepreneur young entrepreneur entrepreneur and investor

entrepreneurs plural

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The young _____ launched three startups before turning thirty.

Borrowed from French entrepreneur, from entreprendre, "to undertake."

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