plural noun
Men who work in business, especially men who own or manage companies.
The businessmen discussed the merger.
The businessmen opened a new office.
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How to pronounce businessmen
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BIHZnihsmehn
/ˈbɪz.nɪsˌmɛn/
3 syllables · Stress the first syllable.
Form of businessman
Men who work in business, especially men who own or manage companies.
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The plural is businessmen, not businessmans.