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Definition of enterpriser

enterpriser

/ˈɛn.tɚˌpraɪ.zɚ/
en · ter · pris · er
Adverb:enterprisingly
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Plural:enterprisers
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Adjective:enterprising
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enterpriser Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A person who organizes, manages, and assumes the financial risks of a business or commercial venture; an entrepreneur.

Example

"The young enterpriser secured early funding to launch her sustainable packaging company."

2

A person who boldly undertakes ambitious, difficult, or hazardous projects; an energetic and resourceful initiator.

Example

"Every great scientific discovery requires an enterpriser willing to challenge conventional wisdom."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While "enterpriser" is a valid native English agent noun, modern business and economic discourse strongly favors the French loanword "entrepreneur" for a person who establishes and operates a commercial venture.

• Nearby Words

enterable
enterer
enterprise
enterpriser
enterprising
entertain
entertainer

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 15th century from the verb "enterprise" (derived from Old French "entreprise", meaning an undertaking, from "entreprendre", "to undertake") combined with the agentive suffix "-er".

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