entrepreneur

/ˌɒn.trə.prəˈnɜːr/ French Origin Business

Original Word

entrepreneur

French

Entered English

19th century

First recorded usage in English

The Story Behind "entrepreneur"

From French 'entrepreneur', from 'entreprendre' (to undertake). Originally used in the 18th century to describe someone who undertakes a business venture. The modern startup culture has cemented its place in global business vocabulary.

Example Usage

"She's a successful entrepreneur who founded three tech startups."

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