businesspeople

plural noun

busi·​ness·​peo·​ple ˈbiz-nəs-ˌpē-pəl How to pronounce businesspeople (audio)
-nəz-
: persons active in business

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Some other successful businesspeople agree with Buffett. Megan Sauer, CNBC, 26 Feb. 2025 Several analysts at conservative think tanks have criticized Mr. Musk as misleading both voters and businesspeople about where the bulk of federal expenditures lie. Talmon Joseph Smith, New York Times, 22 Feb. 2025 Or businesspeople looking out for the interests of their companies and shareholders? Evan Clark, WWD, 3 Feb. 2025 This bill proposes making that assistance available to businesspeople in any industry, even though it’s funded by marijuana tax revenue. Tiney Ricciardi, The Denver Post, 1 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for businesspeople

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1827, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of businesspeople was in 1827

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“Businesspeople.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/businesspeople. Accessed 10 Mar. 2025.

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businesspeople

plural noun
busi·​ness·​peo·​ple -ˌspē-pəl How to pronounce businesspeople (audio)
: persons active in business

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