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businesspeople

American  
[biz-nis-pee-puhl] / ˈbɪz nɪsˌpi pəl /

plural noun

  1. businesspersons collectively.


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Suspending tariffs would help "our businesspeople who are facing very difficult times because of the effects of the earthquake," De la Espriella said.

From Barron's Aug. 16, 2026

The danger is that an inflexible rule would deter successful businesspeople from seeking office.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 23, 2026

All the investors located in China or Russia that ProPublica identified appeared to be either wealthy businesspeople or their children.

From Salon Jun. 19, 2026

“It’s been very difficult because we are filmmakers by vocation, but we are businesspeople by necessity,” said Arturo.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 15, 2026

These men and women were college educated and had careers as lawyers, doctors, journalists, businesspeople, and politicians.

From "A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919" by Claire Hartfield

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