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entrepreneur

 
 
/ˌɒntrəprəˈnɜːr/ noun [C]

Definition

someone who makes money by starting their own business, especially when this involves seeing a new opportunity and taking risks: an internet/e-commerce/dotcom entrepreneur a property/retail/technology entrepreneur a wealthy/successful/talented entrepreneur
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