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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Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 3 Sep. 2025
Despite the two keeping things quiet, Gerber’s parents, supermodel Cindy Crawford and businessman Rande Gerber, have already hit it off with the actor, a source told PEOPLE in June 2025.
—Jacqueline Weiss, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
The effort to acquire the franchise was led by businessman Javier Paxtor, owner of El Guacalito restaurant, where the official Miss Universe Nicaragua candidates were presented on July 17.
—Sarah Moreno, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2025
It was started by a Mexican businessman in 1969, who built the first court in his backyard.
—Charlotte Observer, 2 Sep. 2025
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“Businessman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/businessman. Accessed 9 Sep. 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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