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Definition of entrepreneurship

entrepreneurship

/ˌɑːntrəprəˈnɜːrʃɪp/
en · tre · pre · neur · ship
Adverb:entrepreneurially
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Plural:entrepreneurships
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Adjective:entrepreneurial
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entrepreneurship Lexical Profile

• noun

1

The activity, skill, or practice of setting up and managing a business or businesses, taking on financial risks in the hope of profit and innovation.

Example

"The university launched a new mentorship program to encourage entrepreneurship among engineering graduates."

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• Rhymes for entrepreneurship

• Nearby Words

entrepreneur
entrepreneurial
entrepreneurism
entrepreneurship
entrust
entry
entryphone

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the French loanword 'entrepreneur' (from Old French 'entreprendre', meaning 'to undertake', from 'entre-' meaning 'between' and 'prendre' meaning 'to take') combined with the native English suffix '-ship'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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