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entrepreneurship

n.
US //ˌɑntɹəpɹəˈnɝʃɪp// UK //ˌɒntɹɪpɹɪnˈɜːʃɪp// en·trepreneur·ship
  1. 1 business activity (n.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate Academic

    the act of starting a business and taking risks to make it successful.

    the activity of setting up a business or businesses, taking on financial risks in the hope of profit.

    Example

    The university offers a popular course on entrepreneurship for young designers.

    Example

    The government introduced several tax incentives to encourage entrepreneurship among recent graduates in the technology sector.

    Usage

    Uncountable when referring to the general concept or field of study.
  2. 2 personal quality (n.)
    C1 Advanced Formal

    the skill or spirit of being an entrepreneur.

    the personal qualities and skills associated with being an entrepreneur, such as initiative and creativity.

    Example

    Her entrepreneurship helped her turn a small hobby into a global brand.

    Example

    The CEO praised the staff for their entrepreneurship, noting that their creative problem-solving had saved the company from bankruptcy.

    Usage

    Often used to describe a person's mindset or approach to work.
Origin

From entrepreneur + -ship.

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Last updated June 20, 2026