entrepreneur
UK: ˌɒn.trə.prəˈnɜː(r) | US: ˌɑːn.trə.prəˈnɜːr
n. a person who organizes and operates a business or businesses, taking on financial risks to do so
n. an innovator who introduces new methods, products, or services
entrepreneur = entre<between> + pre<before> + neur<agent suffix>
- entre (from Old French "entre," meaning "between")
- pre (from Latin "pre," meaning "before" or "ahead")
- neur (agentive suffix derived from French "-neur," akin to "-or" in English, indicating a person who performs an action)
Etymology Origin:
The word "entrepreneur" originates from French, combining "entre" (between) and "prendre" (to take), reflecting the idea of someone who "takes between" or intermediates. Over time, it evolved to signify a person who initiates and manages ventures, emphasizing foresight ("pre") and agency ("neur"). The term gained prominence in economics during the 18th century to describe risk-taking business innovators.
The young entrepreneur launched a successful tech startup.
She is a social entrepreneur focused on sustainable solutions.
Entrepreneurs often face uncertainty but thrive on innovation.
His vision as an entrepreneur transformed the industry.
Many entrepreneurs start small and scale their businesses gradually.