businesswoman
noun
busi·ness·wom·an
ˈbiz-nəs-ˌwu̇-mən 
-nəz-
: a woman who transacts business
especially
: one who is a business executive
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Like many musicians, she's found that she has to be a businesswoman as well as a performer.
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Angie Orellana Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
Nearly two decades later, the socialite and businesswoman has returned to her love, and her fans brought her back to the charts.
—Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 20 Sep. 2024
The 14-12 win over Australia brought a fresh wave of visibility to the sport, including a game-changing $4.1 million donation to the team from Michele Kang, a businesswoman who owns several women’s soccer clubs and is a major supporter of women’s sports.
6.
—Lizzy Briskin, SELF, 13 Aug. 2024
Her work as a writer, actress, producer, and overall businesswoman is deeply impressive, and so is her affinity for creating opportunities for others surrounding her, especially those who are from marginalized communities.
—Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 18 Sep. 2024
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businesswoman
noun
busi·ness·wom·an
-ˌswu̇m-ən
: a woman in business especially as an owner or manager
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