World Languages Lexicon
10 Language-to-English DictionariesEntrepreneur
/ˌɒntrəprəˈnɜːr/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
1 sense- 1
A person who sets up a business or businesses, taking on financial risks in the hope of profit.
"A successful entrepreneur invests time and capital to bring innovative ideas to the market."
Thesaurus & Semantic Spectrum
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'entrepreneur' originates from the French word 'entreprendre', meaning 'to undertake', which dates back to the 12th century. It evolved in the 18th century to refer to individuals who undertake the risk of starting and managing a business.
Which of the following is the closest synonym for "Entrepreneur"?
10 Global Lexicons: How "Entrepreneur" is said worldwide
Click any language below to open its dedicated Language to English dictionary page with native script & transliteration
entrepreneur
Transliteration: entrepreneur
"C'est un jeune entrepreneur ambitieux."
Unternehmer
Transliteration: Unternehmer
"Der Unternehmer gründete ein neues Startup."
imprenditore
Transliteration: imprenditore
"L'imprenditore ha investito nella nuova tecnologia."
empresario
Transliteration: empresario
"El empresario abrió una nueva sucursal."
empreendedor
Transliteration: empreendedor
"O empreendedor apresentou seu projeto aos investidores."
उद्यमी
Transliteration: udyami
"एक सफल उद्यमी हमेशा नई चुनौतियों का सामना करता है।"
企业家
Transliteration: qǐyèjiā
"这位年轻的企业家创立了自己的公司。"
기업가
Transliteration: gi-eop-ga
"많은 청년들이 혁신적인 기업가가 되기를 꿈꿉니다."
起業家
Transliteration: kigyōka
"彼は才能のある起業家として知られています。"
Related Vocabulary Words to Explore
View all English termsExplore Nuanced Synonyms for "Entrepreneur"
Discover exact matches, context-specific alternatives, and antonyms with intensity ratings in the VocabDictionary Thesaurus.
Enhance Your Writing & Grammar Precision
Linguistic Origins & Word Stories
View all stories →How Are Palisade Cells Adapted for Photosynthesis (and Why Are They Called 'Palisade')?
Palisade mesophyll cells are column-shaped, densely packed with chloroplasts, and positioned near the leaf's upper surface to maximize light absorption for photosynthesis. Their name comes from the French word for a defensive fence of wooden stakes, referencing their tightly aligned, upright cellular structure.
What is a SLOT SWOT Analysis and How Do You Actually Do One?
A SLOT SWOT analysis is an expanded strategic planning framework that blends personal or organizational 'SLOT' (Strengths, Limitations, Opportunities, Threats) metrics with traditional 'SWOT' dynamics. It provides a granular approach to evaluating internal capabilities against external market realities.