Businessman: meaning, definitions and examples

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businessman

 

[ ˈbɪznəsmən ]

Context #1 | Noun

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

Etymology

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.