entrepreneur
Translation
entrepreneur, businessperson
Examples
She is a successful young entrepreneur.
She is a successful young entrepreneur.
The entrepreneur pitched his idea to investors.
The entrepreneur pitched his idea to investors.
Grammar Patterns
a person who starts a business He is a successful entrepreneur.
Similar Words
Synonyms: businessperson, founder, innovator
Etymology
From the French 'entreprendre', meaning 'to undertake'. It breaks down into 'entre-' (between) and 'prendre' (to take).
Memory Tips
Think of someone who 'enters' a new business venture and 'prepares' ('preneur') for it.