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Definition of businessperson

businessperson

/ˈbɪz.nəsˌpɝː.sən/
busi · ness · per · son
Plural:businesspeople
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• noun

1

A person who works in commerce, trade, or industry, especially at an executive, managerial, or entrepreneurial level.

Example

"As a seasoned businessperson, she carefully evaluated the market risks before expanding the company overseas."

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Word Nuance & Usage

'Businessperson' is the standard gender-neutral term for someone engaged in commerce; its plural form is usually 'businesspeople', though 'businesspersons' is occasionally used in formal or legal contexts.

• Nearby Words

business
businesslike
businessman
businessperson
businesswoman
businessy
busing

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Businessperson. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/businessperson
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