Businesswoman Meaning
/bˈɪznɪˌswʊmən/Definition, CEFR level A2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounA woman involved in business.
Sentence Examples
This pantsuit is perfect for the successful businesswoman.
A businesswoman by day, Natasja leads a nightlife unfit for print.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The confident ____ negotiated a major contract with the foreign client.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The young ____ was honored for her leadership in the local firm.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree Proto-West Germanic *bisīg Old English bisiġ Proto-Germanic *-inōną Proto-Indo-European *-dyé- Proto-Germanic *-atjaną Proto-Indo-European *-tus Proto-Germanic *-þuz Proto-Germanic *-assuz Proto-Germanic *-inassuz Proto-West Germanic *-nassī Old English -nes Old English bisiġnes Middle English bisynes English business Proto-Germanic *wībą Proto-West Germanic *wīb Old English wīf Proto-Indo-European *mon- Proto-Germanic *mann- Proto-West Germanic *mann Old English mann Old English wīfmann Middle English woman Middle English -woman English -woman English businesswoman From business + -woman.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The confident ____ negotiated a major contract with the foreign client.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The young ____ was honored for her leadership in the local firm.