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businessman (n.)

also business-man, 1826, from business + man (n.). Man of business is recorded from 1660s. Business-woman is from 1844 (as woman of business 1838).

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Definitions of businessman from WordNet

businessman (n.)
a person engaged in commercial or industrial business (especially an owner or executive);
Synonyms: man of affairs
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