businessman

A2 Topic:People & Society

US /ˈbɪznəsmæn/ UK /ˈbɪznəsmən/ See IPA manual

Freq #5714

Meanings

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noun
A man who works in business, especially as an owner or manager.

The wealthy businessman owned several hotels.

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Synonyms

1 noun · a man who works in... businessperson

Word family

Forms businessmen

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Phrases (2)

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small businessman
a man who runs a business with relatively few employees

Adjective + noun
aggressive businessman
a man in business who pursues opportunities forcefully and competitively

Adjective + noun

Etymology

From business + -man. Displaced earlier merchant, ultimately from Latin mercāns (“merchant, buyer”).

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People & Society

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