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businesswoman

n.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈbɪznɪˌswʊmən// UK //bˈɪznəswˌʊmən// busi·ness·wom·an

n. a woman who owns or manages a business. You use this word to describe a woman who is successful in the world of work and trade.

n. a woman who owns, manages, or operates a business. Often used to highlight the professional achievements of a female entrepreneur.


SIMPLE

She is a successful businesswoman who started her own company.

CONTEXTUAL

The conference featured several prominent businesswomen who shared their strategies for leading large teams.

COMPLEX

As a pioneering businesswoman in the tech industry, she faced significant challenges navigating a male-dominated board of directors while maintaining her company's growth trajectory.

Origin

From business + -woman.

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