businessman
noun
busi·ness·man
ˈbiz-nəs-ˌman 
-nəz-,
-mən
: a man who transacts business
especially
: a business executive
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I know it's hard for him to sell his paintings. He's always been a better artist than businessman.
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Daniela Avila, People.com, 25 July 2025
The Florida businessman had created the event at Trump’s request.
—Laura Trujillo, USA Today, 25 July 2025
The 66-year-old businessman also sees the communications format as more productive.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 23 July 2025
Tony Stark, the billionaire businessman who becomes the armored Avenger, listens to AC/DC and has a Shelby Cobra 427 in his garage.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025
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“Businessman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/businessman. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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businessman
noun
busi·ness·man
ˈbiz-nə-ˌsman
-nəz-ˌman
: a man in business especially as an owner or manager
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