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entrepreneur
noun/ˌɒntrəprəˈnɜː/Band 6
Last updated 21 July 2026
In short
“entrepreneur” is a Band 6 noun that means a person who sets up a business, taking on financial risk in the hope of profit. Below you'll find its pronunciation, natural example sentences, synonyms and antonyms, and the collocations that help you use it accurately in the IELTS Speaking test.
Meaning
A person who sets up a business, taking on financial risk in the hope of profit.
Example sentences
Natural, spoken examples at the level an examiner rewards.
- “The scheme supports young entrepreneurs.”
- “A successful entrepreneur spots gaps in the market.”
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms
founderbusiness ownerinnovator
Antonyms
employee
Collocations & common phrases
Word partners that make your usage sound natural — the difference between knowing a word and using it well.
Collocations
budding entrepreneurserial entrepreneurtech entrepreneur
Common phrases
an entrepreneurial spirit
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Frequently asked questions
What does “entrepreneur” mean?
A person who sets up a business, taking on financial risk in the hope of profit.
How do you use “entrepreneur” in a sentence?
For example: “The scheme supports young entrepreneurs.”
What are some synonyms for “entrepreneur”?
Synonyms include founder, business owner, innovator.
Is “entrepreneur” good vocabulary for IELTS Speaking?
Yes. It is Band 6 vocabulary, and collocations such as budding entrepreneur, serial entrepreneur, tech entrepreneur help you use it naturally. Reaching for precise, less common words like this is exactly what lifts your Lexical Resource score.
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