enterpriser — a person who starts and operates a business venture
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person who starts and operates a business venture
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈentərˌpraɪzər/
Example Sentences
- The enterpriser turned her grandmother's cookie recipe into a million-dollar business.
- Every successful enterpriser knows that failure is just a stepping stone to success.
- The enterpriser's pet hamster became the unofficial mascot of the tech company.
enterpriser
NOUN[/ˈentərˌpraɪzər/]
a person who starts and operates a business venture
The young enterpriser pitches his rooftop garden idea to skeptical investors.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Enterpriser derives from French 'entreprendre' (to undertake), which itself comes from Old French 'entre-' (between) and 'prendre' (to take). The suffix '-er' was added to form an agent noun, denoting one who undertakes or initiates ventures.
Breakdown
entre- (between) + prendre (to take) + -er (agent suffix, one who). The root 'entreprendre' means to undertake or begin an enterprise, and '-er' transforms it into a noun meaning 'one who undertakes.'
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📝Examples
“The enterpriser turned her grandmother's cookie recipe into a million-dollar business.”
“Every successful enterpriser knows that failure is just a stepping stone to success.”
“The enterpriser's pet hamster became the unofficial mascot of the tech company.”
“Being an enterpriser means working 80 hours a week so you don't have to work 40 hours for someone else.”
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