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Definition of entrepreneur

entrepreneur

/ˌɑːn.trə.prəˈnɜːr/
en · tre · pre · neur
Adverb:entrepreneurially
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Plural:entrepreneurs
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Adjective:entrepreneurial
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• noun

1

A person who organizes, manages, and operates a business or commercial venture, taking on greater than normal financial risks in order to do so.

Example

"The young entrepreneur secured venture capital funding to launch her renewable energy startup."

2

A promoter in the entertainment industry who organizes and finances concerts, plays, or other public performances.

Example

"In the nineteenth century, the theatrical entrepreneur brought famous European opera singers to tour North American cities."

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• Nearby Words

entrench
entrenched
entrenchment
entrepreneur
entrepreneurial
entrepreneurism
entrepreneurship

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the early 19th century from French entrepreneur, derived from the Old French verb entreprendre ('to undertake'), from Latin inter ('between') and prehendere ('to take'). Originally used in English for a theatrical or musical promoter before shifting to its modern business sense.

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