tenderpreneur
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Meaning · English
A government official or politician who uses their powers and influence to secure government tenders and contracts.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
No doubt you’re tired of reading about his colourful escapades – about his glamorous home, his allegedly dodgy tenderpreneur deals, his gushing praise of malevolent dictators, or his soundly articulated international economic policy.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “tenderpreneur” mean?
A government official or politician who uses their powers and influence to secure government tenders and contracts.
Is “tenderpreneur” formal or informal?
tenderpreneur is generally slang.