businesswoman

[biz-nis-woo m-uh n]

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noun, plural busi·ness·wom·en.

a woman regularly employed in business, especially a white-collar worker, executive, or owner.

Origin of businesswoman

An Americanism dating back to 1835–45; business + -woman

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Related Words for businesswoman

merchant, merchandiser, tycoon, capitalist, trafficker, storekeeper, executive, employer, financier, manager, industrialist, suit, operator, entrepreneur, dealer, baron, businesswoman, businessman, wheeler-dealer, franchiser

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Contemporary Examples of businesswoman

She's a businesswoman, smart and not particularly deferential toward him.
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In fact, Angel feels she has only been treated with respect as an entreprenuer and businesswoman in the adult film industry.
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The organization is backed by Yelena Baturina, a Russian philanthropist and businesswoman.
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In addition to being a businesswoman and a model, Crawford is a mother to two children.
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British Dictionary definitions for businesswoman

businesswoman

noun plural -women

a woman engaged in commercial or industrial business, esp as an owner or executive

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See businessman

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