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businessman
noun busi·ness·man \-ˌman, -mən\
: a man who works in business especially in a high position
: a man who is good at dealing with business and financial matters
Full Definition of BUSINESSMAN
: a man who transacts business; especially : a business executive
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First Known Use of BUSINESSMAN
1826
Rhymes with BUSINESSMAN
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BUSINESSMAN Defined for Kids
businessman
noun busi·ness·man \ˈbiz-nəs-ˌman\
plural busi·ness·men \-ˌmen\
Definition of BUSINESSMAN for Kids
: a man in business especially as an owner or a manager
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