Businessman
noun
A man who works in business, usually in a high position.
My father is a successful businessman who owns his own company.
Often appears as...
- successful businessman
- skilled businessman
noun
A man who has the skill to make profitable business deals.
He's always been a shrewd businessman and knows how to make money.
Often appears as...
- shrewd businessman
- gifted businessman
noun
A man who is an expert in managing and organizing business activities.
He is a seasoned businessman with years of experience in the field.
Often appears as...
- seasoned businessman
- experienced businessman
noun
A man who works in business, usually in a high position.
My father is a successful businessman who owns his own company.
Often appears as...
- successful businessman
- skilled businessman
noun
A man who has the skill to make profitable business deals.
He's always been a shrewd businessman and knows how to make money.
Often appears as...
- shrewd businessman
- gifted businessman
noun
A man who is an expert in managing and organizing business activities.
He is a seasoned businessman with years of experience in the field.
Often appears as...
- seasoned businessman
- experienced businessman
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Perception
The term can imply respect and admiration, often associated with self-made individuals.
He is regarded as a respectable businessman in the community.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Positive
Sometimes used critically to imply greed or unethical practices.
The scandal revealed him to be a ruthless businessman.
Pro Tip 3/3Gender Specific
Refers specifically to men; 'businessperson' or 'entrepreneur' are gender-neutral alternatives.
My aunt is a successful businessperson in her field.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Perception
The term can imply respect and admiration, often associated with self-made individuals.
He is regarded as a respectable businessman in the community.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Positive
Sometimes used critically to imply greed or unethical practices.
The scandal revealed him to be a ruthless businessman.
Pro Tip 3/3Gender Specific
Refers specifically to men; 'businessperson' or 'entrepreneur' are gender-neutral alternatives.
My aunt is a successful businessperson in her field.
Pro Tip 1/3Cultural Perception
The term can imply respect and admiration, often associated with self-made individuals.
He is regarded as a respectable businessman in the community.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Positive
Sometimes used critically to imply greed or unethical practices.
The scandal revealed him to be a ruthless businessman.
Pro Tip 3/3Gender Specific
Refers specifically to men; 'businessperson' or 'entrepreneur' are gender-neutral alternatives.
My aunt is a successful businessperson in her field.
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Video examples
Kary Mullis: Celebrating...
person saying, you want to be rich, you know, be a scientist. You know, not anymore. You want to be rich, you be a businessman. But a lot of people got in it for the money and the power and the travel. That's back when travel was easy. And those people don't think -- they don't -- they don't always tell you the truth, you know.
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How did Hitler rise to...
it was clear there would be no new election. Disturbingly, many of Hitler's early measures didn't require mass repression. His speeches exploited people's fear and ire to drive their support behind him and the Nazi party. Meanwhile, businessmen and intellectuals,
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The US is back in the...
to make a couple of announcements with respect to that that could be helpful in building some of this momentum. Well, that's great. It sounds like some major news coming in a couple of weeks and just one example you used, the point about businessmen.
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A radical plan to end...
not as a typical environmental campaigner, I would say, but as a businessman, as an entrepreneur, who has lived -- you've spent your whole life thinking about global economic systems and how they work. And if I understand it right,
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Diversifying the voices...
you about booksellers who refused to pay for books they had sold or who suddenly went bankrupt I could also tell you about generous hosts who hosted authors in their homes or a businessman who gave
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Hidden Alaska PIPE National...
forever versus this will last for 30 years you know it's as should I say it's a tough choice it depends on who you're talking to you know a businessman or someone who loves the environment one is
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Environment vs...
predicted agricultural businessman back then it was argued that forests could not be turned into farmland as the trees hold all the nutrients and removing them would make the land infertile some
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6 essential lessons for...
In this world, we need to be there for each other. There's a bit of good news and bad news here. Certainly the research shows that the stereotype about the businesswoman who makes it to the top
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Let's put birth control...
is a force for good throughout the world. It's what propels societies forward. In that same slum in Nairobi, I met a young businesswoman,
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Inés Hercovich: Why...
rape to be what it very rarely is -- with the rapist as a depraved lower-class man and not a university student or a businessman
Video examples
Kary Mullis: Celebrating...
person saying, you want to be rich, you know, be a scientist. You know, not anymore. You want to be rich, you be a businessman. But a lot of people got in it for the money and the power and the travel. That's back when travel was easy. And those people don't think -- they don't -- they don't always tell you the truth, you know.
Video examples
How did Hitler rise to...
it was clear there would be no new election. Disturbingly, many of Hitler's early measures didn't require mass repression. His speeches exploited people's fear and ire to drive their support behind him and the Nazi party. Meanwhile, businessmen and intellectuals,
Video examples
The US is back in the...
to make a couple of announcements with respect to that that could be helpful in building some of this momentum. Well, that's great. It sounds like some major news coming in a couple of weeks and just one example you used, the point about businessmen.
Video examples
A radical plan to end...
not as a typical environmental campaigner, I would say, but as a businessman, as an entrepreneur, who has lived -- you've spent your whole life thinking about global economic systems and how they work. And if I understand it right,
Video examples
Diversifying the voices...
you about booksellers who refused to pay for books they had sold or who suddenly went bankrupt I could also tell you about generous hosts who hosted authors in their homes or a businessman who gave
Video examples
Hidden Alaska PIPE National...
forever versus this will last for 30 years you know it's as should I say it's a tough choice it depends on who you're talking to you know a businessman or someone who loves the environment one is
Video examples
Environment vs...
predicted agricultural businessman back then it was argued that forests could not be turned into farmland as the trees hold all the nutrients and removing them would make the land infertile some
Video examples
6 essential lessons for...
In this world, we need to be there for each other. There's a bit of good news and bad news here. Certainly the research shows that the stereotype about the businesswoman who makes it to the top
Video examples
Let's put birth control...
is a force for good throughout the world. It's what propels societies forward. In that same slum in Nairobi, I met a young businesswoman,
Video examples
Inés Hercovich: Why...
rape to be what it very rarely is -- with the rapist as a depraved lower-class man and not a university student or a businessman
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Quote examples
Gwilym Lee
Welsh Actor
At drama school, a casting director asked the class to walk round the room one at a time, and we had to imagine who they might be. The two before me were described as a doctor and a businessman, but when it came to me, they said homeless person. That was when I thought I'd better do something about my appearance!
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Colin Kaepernick
American Athlete
My dad, being a businessman, constantly talked to me about carrying myself in a certain way and treating people with respect. And I think that's something that's carried over throughout my life. It's how I deal with certain situations.
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Alessandra Ambrosio
Brazilian Model
Before, models had that rock star life and it was all about going to the parties and having that glamorous life, and I think these days, models are more like businesswomen and the whole industry takes it really serious.
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Hafthor Bjornsson
Icelander Athlete
Training and eating with super precision and determination on top of an already busy schedule as an actor and businessman has been really difficult and I am lucky to have the support of my family, friends and fans.
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Glenn Beck
American Journalist
Oprah is wildly successful, and she's a brilliant businesswoman. She's also somebody who's overcome a ton of demons in her own life, and that's really what shaped her. I think the same could be said for me.
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Kevin Hart
American Actor
I'm a businessman as well as an entertainer. The reason why is because I want to own whatever I'm doing. I don't want to work for other people forever.
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Phil Knight
American Businessman
Every businessman, or every person who has a passion for his work, is torn for the time spent at work and the time spent with your family.
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Ivanka Trump
American Businesswoman
I wanted to be a businesswoman from as early as I can remember, and specifically, my real passion was real estate.
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Carter G. Woodson
American Historian
I am not afraid of being sued by white businessmen. In fact, I should welcome such a law suit.
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Gilbert K. Chesterton
English Writer
A businessman is the only man who is forever apologizing for his occupation.
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Gwilym Lee
Welsh Actor
At drama school, a casting director asked the class to walk round the room one at a time, and we had to imagine who they might be. The two before me were described as a doctor and a businessman, but when it came to me, they said homeless person. That was when I thought I'd better do something about my appearance!
Quote examples
Colin Kaepernick
American Athlete
My dad, being a businessman, constantly talked to me about carrying myself in a certain way and treating people with respect. And I think that's something that's carried over throughout my life. It's how I deal with certain situations.
Quote examples
Alessandra Ambrosio
Brazilian Model
Before, models had that rock star life and it was all about going to the parties and having that glamorous life, and I think these days, models are more like businesswomen and the whole industry takes it really serious.
Quote examples
Hafthor Bjornsson
Icelander Athlete
Training and eating with super precision and determination on top of an already busy schedule as an actor and businessman has been really difficult and I am lucky to have the support of my family, friends and fans.
Quote examples
Glenn Beck
American Journalist
Oprah is wildly successful, and she's a brilliant businesswoman. She's also somebody who's overcome a ton of demons in her own life, and that's really what shaped her. I think the same could be said for me.
Quote examples
Kevin Hart
American Actor
I'm a businessman as well as an entertainer. The reason why is because I want to own whatever I'm doing. I don't want to work for other people forever.
Quote examples
Phil Knight
American Businessman
Every businessman, or every person who has a passion for his work, is torn for the time spent at work and the time spent with your family.
Quote examples
Ivanka Trump
American Businesswoman
I wanted to be a businesswoman from as early as I can remember, and specifically, my real passion was real estate.
Quote examples
Carter G. Woodson
American Historian
I am not afraid of being sued by white businessmen. In fact, I should welcome such a law suit.
Quote examples
Gilbert K. Chesterton
English Writer
A businessman is the only man who is forever apologizing for his occupation.
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