entrepreneur

en·tre·pre·neur

noun
\ˌäⁿn-trə-p(r)ə-ˈnər, -ˈn(y)u̇r\

Definition of ENTREPRENEUR

: one who organizes, manages, and assumes the risks of a business or enterprise

— en·tre·pre·neur·ial \-ˈn(y)u̇r-ē-əl, -ˈnər-\ adjective

— en·tre·pre·neur·ial·ism \-ē-ə-li-zəm\ noun

— en·tre·pre·neur·ial·ly \-ē-ə-lē\ adverb

— en·tre·pre·neur·ship \-ˈnər-ˌship, -ˈn(y)u̇r-\ noun

Origin of ENTREPRENEUR

French, from Old French, from entreprendre to undertake — more at enterprise

First Known Use: 1852

Other Business Terms

amortize, caveat emptor, clearinghouse, divest, due diligence, emolument, green-collar, marque, overhead, perquisite

Rhymes with ENTREPRENEUR

arbitrageur, carillonneur, litterateur, provocateur, restaurateur