businesspeople

plural noun

busi·​ness·​peo·​ple ˈbiz-nəs-ˌpē-pəl How to pronounce businesspeople (audio)
-nəz-
: persons active in business

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The brewery team was illustrating the power of something all businesspeople struggle with: Where? Cindy Elliott, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025 As the procurers of finances and managers of staff, they’re often seen as the hard-nosed businesspeople behind the whimsical auteurs. Serena Dai, The Atlantic, 6 May 2025 For companies and businesspeople who may be stressed from last week’s tariff announcements — do not lose faith. Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 14 Apr. 2025 Technical people may speak one language, while businesspeople will another. Agur Jõgi, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for businesspeople

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1827, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of businesspeople was in 1827

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“Businesspeople.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/businesspeople. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.

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businesspeople

plural noun
busi·​ness·​peo·​ple -ˌspē-pəl How to pronounce businesspeople (audio)
: persons active in business

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