Definition

A person who starts and runs a business, taking on financial risks in the hope of making a profit.

Example

She became a successful entrepreneur after launching her own tech startup.

Conversation

Have you ever thought about becoming an entrepreneur?

Yeah, I've considered it, but it seems really risky.

I think it could be exciting to start your own business as an entrepreneur.

Definitely! It would be awesome to create something from scratch.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

**Entrepreneur** → It is formed from "entre-" (from Old French *entre*, meaning between) and "prendre" (meaning to take). The word describes someone who takes on the responsibility of starting and managing a business, essentially taking on the risks and opportunities that lie between the idea and the execution.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who 'takes' ('prendre') on the challenges that lie 'between' ('entre') an idea and its realization — that's what an entrepreneur does.

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