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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Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 2 May 2026
Singapore businessman Ramon Padiernos agreed.
—Darko Bandic, Fortune, 2 May 2026
Carmichael also partnered with Jones in litigation supporting prominent Black businessmen, businesses and fraternal organizations.
—Arkansas Online, 2 May 2026
Longtime local businessman and philanthropist Ron Fowler and Peter Seidler headed a group that bought the team for $800 million in 2012.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 May 2026
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“Businessman.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/businessman. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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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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