Businessman: meaning, definitions and examples
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businessman
[ ˈbɪznəsmən ]
successful entrepreneur
A businessman is a person engaged in commercial, industrial, or professional business; especially one who is an entrepreneur and has achieved success in business ventures.
Synonyms
business owner, entrepreneur, trader, tycoon
Examples of usage
- He is a successful businessman who owns several companies.
- The businessman negotiated a deal with a new client.
- She started her own business and quickly became a successful businesswoman.
- The businessman's hard work and dedication paid off.
- The young businessman had a vision for his company's future growth.
Translations
Translations of the word "businessman" in other languages:
🇵🇹 empresário
🇮🇳 व्यवसायी
🇩🇪 Geschäftsmann
🇮🇩 pengusaha
🇺🇦 бізнесмен
🇵🇱 biznesmen
🇯🇵 実業家
🇫🇷 homme d'affaires
🇪🇸 empresario
🇹🇷 işadamı
🇰🇷 사업가
🇸🇦 رجل أعمال
🇨🇿 podnikatel
🇸🇰 podnikateľ
🇨🇳 商人
🇸🇮 poslovnež
🇮🇸 viðskiptamaður
🇰🇿 кәсіпкер
🇬🇪 ბიზნესმენი
🇦🇿 biznesmen
🇲🇽 empresario
Word origin
The term 'businessman' originated in the mid-18th century, combining 'business' with 'man' to refer to a person involved in commercial activities. Over time, the term has evolved to encompass individuals engaged in various aspects of business, from entrepreneurship to corporate leadership.
See also: agribusiness, businesses, businessperson, businesswoman.