entrepreneur
/ˌɒn.tɹə.pɹəˈnɜː/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: entrepreneurs
Meaning · English
A person who sets up a business; generally, a person who owns and manages a business and assumes its financial risks.
Noun
Examples
Every rail company worth its salt wanted to connect with London. Interestingly, it was largely that way around - provincial entrepreneurs wanting to connect with the capital, rather than London capitalists seeking to spread outwards.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “entrepreneur” mean?
A person who sets up a business; generally, a person who owns and manages a business and assumes its financial risks.
Is “entrepreneur” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.