businessman
noun
busi·ness·man
ˈbiz-nəs-ˌman 
-nəz-,
-mən
: a man who transacts business
especially
: a business executive
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I know it's hard for him to sell his paintings. He's always been a better artist than businessman.
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Steve Lopez
columnist
follow, Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026
According to Peruvian police, the 21-year-old woman and daughter of racecar driver and businessman Ricardo Flores was last seen with van der Sloot.
—Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 30 May 2026
Republicans running for governor include House Speaker Lisa Demuth, MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell; 2022 Republican endorsement contender Kendall Qualls, a former congressional candidate; and businessman Patrick Knight.
—Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 30 May 2026
In 1934, Lee Miller married the Egyptian businessman Aziz Eloui Bey and moved with him to Cairo.
—Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
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“Businessman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/businessman. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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businessman
noun
busi·ness·man
ˈbiz-nə-ˌsman
-nəz-ˌman
: a man in business especially as an owner or manager
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