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 gruff, obstinate, and opinionated bartender was a longtime fixture of Milwaukee's bar scene, providing a home for 45 years to an eclectic crowd of police officers, businesspeople, lawyers, college kids and neighbors. Sophia Tiedge, jsonline.com, 17 Aug. 2025 Then there is health and human services secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who is largely shunned by his wealthy family, and a smattering of entrepreneurs and businesspeople like labor secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer, who cofounded an anesthesia practice in Portland, Oregon, with her husband, a doctor. Kyle Khan-Mullins, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025 From the time of the ancient bacteria to the early mammals living alongside dinosaurs to businesspeople walking down the city streets, smell has been critical for survival. Yasemin Saplakoglu, Quanta Magazine, 3 July 2025 Indeed, Brunson’s approach is in line with that of successful executives and businesspeople. Nicolas Vega, CNBC, 17 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for businesspeople

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1827, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of businesspeople was in 1827

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“Businesspeople.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/businesspeople. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.

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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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