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The definition of an entrepreneur is a person who takes an idea, product or service and does whatever is necessary to introduce it to the marketplace where it can produce revenue.

The idea could be a new procedure or a new way to provide a service.
The product could be something simple such as a new type of hair comb or it could be a multi-part product such as a new electronic item.

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An example of entrepreneur is Bill Gates.
An example of entrepreneur is a stay at home mom who comes up with a great idea for a new children’s toy.
An example of entrepreneur is an experienced business manager who decides to take the skills he or she has learned working for others and starts their own consulting firm.

See entrepreneur in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

a person who organizes and manages a business undertaking, assuming the risk for the sake of the profit

Origin: Fr < OFr entreprendre: see enterprise

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See entrepreneur in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

A person who organizes, operates, and assumes the risk for a business venture.

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Origin: French

Origin: , from Old French

Origin: , from entreprendre, to undertake; see enterprise