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entrepreneurialism

American  
[ahn-truh-pruh-noor-ee-uhl-iz-uhm, -nur-] / ˌɑn trə prəˈnʊər i əl ɪz əm, -ˈnɜr- /

noun

  1. the actions, behaviors, and mindset that are characteristic of an entrepreneur or entrepreneurial activity.


Example Sentences

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Typically such projects have been imbued with the view that government was a kind of kryptonite that weakened entrepreneurialism.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 28, 2025

Q: You talk about supporting entrepreneurialism, which is great and we need new ideas.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 20, 2023

Still, he had cashed out a choice moment, hit it rich, and then transitioned to grievance entrepreneurialism.

From Slate • Aug. 14, 2023

While pointing to the LivePlanet experience as an indication of his long-held entrepreneurialism, Mr. Affleck said he knew he had taken on a difficult new role.

From New York Times • Nov. 20, 2022

The UK, which had faced a similar decline in entrepreneurialism, also saw a surge in start-up activity, which analysts have credited in part to furlough support.

From BBC • Oct. 11, 2022