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US/ˌɑːn.trə.prəˈnɜːr.i.əl/
UK/ˌɒn.trə.prəˈnɜː.ri.əl/
having the skills and courage to start new businesses and take financial risks
In context
She has an entrepreneurial spirit and started her first company at nineteen.
The university offers entrepreneurial training to all engineering students.
Small towns need more entrepreneurial energy to create local jobs.
Words that go with entrepreneurial
adjective + noun
- entrepreneurial spiritVietnam is known for its entrepreneurial spirit.
- entrepreneurial skillsThe course develops entrepreneurial skills in teenagers.
- entrepreneurial cultureSilicon Valley has a strong entrepreneurial culture.
- entrepreneurial activityTax cuts may encourage entrepreneurial activity.
- entrepreneurial ventureHis first entrepreneurial venture was selling phone cases online.
adverb + adjective
- highly entrepreneurialYoung graduates here are highly entrepreneurial.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
She is a very entrepreneurial.Correct: She is very entrepreneurial.