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businesspeople

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

plural noun

  1. businesspersons collectively.


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Rest assured, though, that no matter who makes the list, businesspeople will continue to make history.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 25, 2026

Ranking high on our lists for the greatest women and minority businesspeople were Oprah Winfrey, Mary Kay Ash and Madame C.J.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 25, 2026

The same source said some businesspeople had also been required to sign commitments not to send files related to the protests.

From BBC • Jan. 28, 2026

Prominent businesspeople popped by to pose with flowers.

From BBC • Jan. 22, 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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