entrepreneur
Pronunciation
Noun
B1 Intermediate
Quick answer
A person who starts and runs a business, often taking on financial risk to do so.
Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
businessperson
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "The young _____ launched her first company at twenty-two."
Answer: entrepreneur
In your own words, what does "entrepreneur" mean?
A person who starts and runs a business, often taking on financial risk to do so.
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