Definition of businessman
: 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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Deeds were filed Thursday morning showing the transfer of multiple properties from Georgia businessman Stan Thomas to Universal’s subsidiary, SLRC Holdings LLC.
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During its last meeting on March 29, the commission heard from two local businessmen affiliated with Special Improvement Districts: Cedar-Lee SID Board President John Zagara and Steve Presser with the Coventry SID.
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Investigators uncovered a major scheme in which construction companies essentially formed a cartel that doled out inflated contracts from state oil company Petrobras, paying billions in kickbacks to politicians and businessmen.
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In November, bin Salman spearheaded the arrest of more than 200 Saudi officials and businessmen, including billionaire entrepreneur Alaweed bin Talal, who were detained in the Riyadh Ritz-Carlton.
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Investigators uncovered a major scheme in which construction companies essentially formed a cartel that doled out inflated contracts from state oil company Petrobras, paying billions in kickbacks to politicians and businessmen.
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Investigators uncovered a major scheme in which construction companies essentially formed a cartel that doled out inflated contracts from state oil company Petrobras, paying billions in kickbacks to politicians and businessmen.
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Investigators uncovered a major scheme in which construction companies essentially formed a cartel that doled out inflated contracts from state oil company Petrobras, paying billions in kickbacks to politicians and businessmen.
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Media reports say that Choi’s father was a cult leader and allegedly used his ties with Park to take bribes from government officials and businessmen.
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First Known Use of businessman
1803
BUSINESSMAN Defined for English Language Learners
Definition of businessman for English Language Learners
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: a man who works in business especially in a high position
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: a man who is good at dealing with business and financial matters
BUSINESSMAN Defined for Kids
Definition of businessman for Students
plural businessmen
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: a man in business especially as an owner or a manager
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