businesspeople

plural noun

busi·​ness·​peo·​ple ˈbiz-nəs-ˌpē-pəl How to pronounce businesspeople (audio)
-nəz-
: persons active in business

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The industry’s potential is unclear since geological data are thin because mineral reserves are scattered across Ukraine, and existing studies are considered largely inadequate, according to businesspeople and analysts. Samya Kullab, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2025 Most of the experienced businesspeople he’s talked to haven’t had clear answers either. Brandon Kochkodin, Forbes.com, 26 Apr. 2025 Smart businesspeople will draw their own conclusions on where the numbers came from. - Peter Boyd, PaperStreet Web Design 8. Expert Panel®, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025 He was indicted last year on charges of bribery and fraud following a federal investigation that his campaign illegally conspired with foreign businesspeople and Turkish officials. Sareen Habeshian, Axios, 20 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for businesspeople

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First Known Use

1827, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of businesspeople was in 1827

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businesspeople

plural noun
busi·​ness·​peo·​ple -ˌspē-pəl How to pronounce businesspeople (audio)
: persons active in business

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