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entrepreneurship
/ˌɒn.trə.prəˈnɜːr.ʃɪp/
[/ˌɒn.trə.prəˈnɜːr.ʃɪp/]
starting and running businesses
Advancednoun
Definition
The activity of starting and running businesses, often taking financial risks to do so.
Example
Her course on entrepreneurship taught students how to turn an idea into a real business.
Her course on entrepreneurship taught students how to turn an idea into a real business.
Etymology
From French 'entrepreneur' (one who undertakes), from 'entreprendre', plus '-ship'.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in business education and the startup world.