entrepreneur

Etymology

Borrowed from French entrepreneur.

noun

  1. A person who organizes and operates a business venture and assumes much of the associated risk.
    Every rail company worth its salt wanted to connect with London. Interestingly, it was largely that way around - provincial entrepreneurs wanting to connect with the capital, rather than London capitalists seeking to spread outwards. January 13 2021, Christian Wolmar, “Read all about London's Cathedrals of Steam”, in RAIL, issue 922, page 62
  2. A person who organizes a risky activity of any kind and acts substantially in the manner of a business entrepreneur.
  3. A person who strives for success and takes on risk by starting their own venture, service, etc.

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