Businessman

Definition

Businessman is a noun that refers to a man engaged in commercial, industrial, or professional activities, especially in the management, operation, or ownership of a business.

Parts of Speech

• Noun

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˈbɪznɪsmæn/
• Respelling: BIZ-nis-man

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˈbɪznɪsmæn/
• Respelling: BIZ-nis-man

Etymology

The term "businessman" combines "business," from the Old English "bisig" (busy, occupied) and "man," meaning a male person. It emerged in the late 18th to early 19th century to describe a male involved in trade or commerce, especially as it became more common for individuals to manage or own businesses as professions.

Derivatives

• Businesswoman (noun)
• Businesspeople (noun)
• Businesslike (adjective)
• Businessmanship (noun)
• Businessperson (noun)

Synonyms

• Entrepreneur
• Executive
• Manager

Antonyms

• Employee
• Nonprofit worker
• Laborer

Usage

The noun "businessman" is used to refer to a man who owns, manages, or is engaged in a business, typically for profit. For example, "He is a successful businessman in the technology industry."

Related Terms

• Entrepreneur: A person who starts and manages a business venture.
• Investor: A person who allocates capital with the expectation of financial returns.
• Executive: A senior manager or administrator in a business or organization.

Detailed Definitions

Noun

• A man engaged in commercial, industrial, or professional activities: Refers to a male person involved in business, particularly in a management or ownership role.
  • Example: "As a businessman, he has expanded his company internationally."
• A male entrepreneur or investor: Often used to describe a man who undertakes risk in operating or financing a business.
  • Example: "He is known as a pioneering businessman in renewable energy."