entrepreneurial
gb/ˌɑntɹəpɹənˈɚiəl/ us/ˌɑntɹəpɹənˈɚiəl/
C1
English
~ 8300
vállalkozó szellemű, vállalkozói
C1
1
Usage pattern:
[someone] is entrepreneurial; an entrepreneurial [person/student/team]
She's extremely entrepreneurial and started two companies before she turned thirty.
Rendkívül vállalkozó szellemű, és harmincéves kora előtt két céget is alapított.
The program is looking for entrepreneurial students who want to build their own startups.
A program olyan vállalkozó szellemű diákokat keres, akik saját startupot akarnak építeni.
His entrepreneurial attitude helped the small family shop grow into a national brand.
We need someone more entrepreneurial in this role to spot new business opportunities.
Investors were impressed by her entrepreneurial track record and creativity.
Learner examples
My sister is very entrepreneurial and sells her own products online.
A nővérem nagyon vállalkozó szellemű, és online árulja a saját termékeit.
The school teaches students to be more entrepreneurial.
Az iskola arra tanítja a diákokat, hogy vállalkozóbb szelleműek legyenek.
He has an entrepreneurial mind and always sees new business ideas.
Many young people today want to be entrepreneurial and work for themselves.
Her entrepreneurial skills helped her turn a hobby into a job.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse "entrepreneurial" with "enterprising" or think it only means "having a business". "Entrepreneurial" usually describes qualities such as creativity, initiative, and risk-taking in business, not simply owning a company. Spelling is also tricky: watch the sequence "entre-pren-eur-ial".
Meaning
enterprising and business-minded (person)
Collocations
entrepreneurial spirit
|entrepreneurial mindset
|entrepreneurial skills
|entrepreneurial attitude
|highly entrepreneurial
|entrepreneurial talent
Synonyms
enterprising (Stresses energy and readiness to take initiative, not always limited to business or startups.)
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business-minded (Focuses more on thinking in terms of business and profit, less on creativity and risk-taking.)
Antonyms
risk-averse (Describes someone who avoids risk, the opposite of the risk-taking side of being entrepreneurial.)
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unenterprising (Shows a lack of initiative or drive, the opposite of an entrepreneurial attitude.)
Themes
business
|work
|personality
|education
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Describing someone who is good at starting new business ideas, takes smart risks, and looks for new opportunities.
Describing a person, or their attitude or behaviour, as energetic, innovative, and willing to take risks to create or grow businesses or projects.
C1
2
vállalkozói
B2
Usage pattern:
entrepreneurial [activity/venture/ecosystem/culture]
The city has built a strong entrepreneurial ecosystem with incubators, mentors, and investors.
A város erős vállalkozói ökoszisztémát épített ki inkubátorokkal, mentorokkal és befektetőkkel.
Our university runs several entrepreneurial programs to support student startups.
Az egyetemünk több vállalkozói programot működtet a hallgatói startupok támogatására.
Government reforms aim to create a more entrepreneurial economy.
He left the bank for a smaller firm with a more entrepreneurial culture.
The fund invests only in highly entrepreneurial ventures in emerging markets.
Learner examples
The city wants to build an entrepreneurial culture for young people.
A város vállalkozói kultúrát akar kialakítani a fiatalok számára.
This school offers an entrepreneurial course for future business owners.
Ez az iskola vállalkozói kurzust kínál leendő vállalkozóknak.
Many governments try to support entrepreneurial activity.
She joined an entrepreneurial project to start a new company.
The region is known for its entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes use "entrepreneurial" where "enterprise" or "business" would be more natural, for example writing "entrepreneurial law" instead of "business law". Use "entrepreneurial" when the focus is on starting and growing new ventures, not just any business topic.
Meaning
related to new business ventures
Collocations
entrepreneurial venture
|entrepreneurial ecosystem
|entrepreneurial culture
|entrepreneurial economy
|entrepreneurial university
|entrepreneurial activity
Synonyms
startup-focused (Informal and narrower; focuses specifically on startups, while "entrepreneurial" can be broader and more institutional.)
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business-creation (More descriptive and less common; emphasizes the act of creating businesses rather than the wider environment.)
Antonyms
bureaucratic (Highlights a slow, rule-heavy environment that tends to block or discourage new ventures, the opposite of an entrepreneurial setting.)
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corporate (Often suggests large, established company structures, contrasting with the flexible, new-venture focus of entrepreneurial settings.)
Themes
business
|economics
|education
|work
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Describing things like work, plans, or places that help people start and grow new businesses.
Describing activities, policies, environments, or institutions that are connected with starting and developing new businesses or startups.
Grammar
Dictionary form
entrepreneurial
IPA
GB/ˌɑntɹəpɹənˈɚiəl/
US/ˌɑntɹəpɹənˈɚiəl/
Syllables & stress
en - tre - pren - eur - i - al (6 syllables)
Stress on 4th syllable (eur)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: entrepreneurial
Word family
Core family
entrepreneur
noun B2
entrepreneurship
noun
Related words
enterprise
noun B1
enterprising
adjective
Advanced or less common
entrepreneurially
adverb
Expressions
entrepreneurial activity
1/ˌɑntɹəpɹənˈɚiəl æktˈɪvɪti/
fixed phrase
technical
actions of starting businesses
All the actions people take when they start, run, or grow new businesses.
Examples
- Entrepreneurial activity has increased in the region over the past year.
- The report measures levels of entrepreneurial activity across countries.
- Tax policy can strongly influence entrepreneurial activity.
entrepreneurial background
1/ˌɑntɹəpɹənˈɚiəl bˈækɡɹˌaʊnd/
fixed phrase
experience in entrepreneurship
Having past experience with starting or running businesses, or coming from a family that does this.
Examples
- Many founders on the team have an entrepreneurial background.
- Her entrepreneurial background made investors more confident.
- The program prefers applicants with some entrepreneurial background.
entrepreneurial culture
1/ˌɑntɹəpɹənˈɚiəl kˈʌlt͡ʃɚ/
fixed phrase
values that support entrepreneurship
A way of thinking in a company, school, or region where people are encouraged to start new businesses and try new ideas.
Examples
- The company is trying to create an entrepreneurial culture among its staff.
- A strong entrepreneurial culture can attract talent and investment.
- The city is known for its entrepreneurial culture and creative scene.
entrepreneurial ecosystem
1/ˌɑntɹəpɹənˈɚiəl ˈikoʊsˌɪstəm/
fixed phrase
technical
environment that supports startups
All the people, groups, and rules in a city or region that help new businesses start and grow.
Examples
- Berlin has developed a strong entrepreneurial ecosystem over the last decade.
- Universities play an important role in the local entrepreneurial ecosystem.
- Policy makers are trying to build an entrepreneurial ecosystem outside the capital.
entrepreneurial education
1/ˌɑntɹəpɹənˈɚiəl ˌɛd͡ʒəkˈeɪʃən/
fixed phrase
formal
education for entrepreneurship
Education and courses that help people learn how to start and grow businesses.
Examples
- The university has become a leader in entrepreneurial education.
- Entrepreneurial education is now offered at the high school level.
- Policy makers see entrepreneurial education as key to job creation.
entrepreneurial journey
1/ˌɑntɹəpɹənˈɚiəl d͡ʒˈɚni/
fixed phrase
process of building businesses
All the steps and experiences a person has while starting and growing a business.
Examples
- He wrote a book about his entrepreneurial journey from student to CEO.
- Mentors can make the entrepreneurial journey less lonely.
- Her entrepreneurial journey began with a small online shop.
entrepreneurial opportunity
1/ˌɑntɹəpɹənˈɚiəl ˌɑpɚtˈunɪti/
fixed phrase
chance to start a new business
A good chance to start a new business that can create value or make money.
Examples
- They saw an entrepreneurial opportunity in the growing demand for clean energy.
- Travel often helps people spot new entrepreneurial opportunities.
- The program teaches students how to recognize entrepreneurial opportunities.
entrepreneurial skills
1/ˌɑntɹəpɹənˈɚiəl skˈɪlz/
fixed phrase
abilities for starting businesses
Abilities that help a person start and grow a new business, like planning, selling, and managing money and risk.
Examples
- The workshop focuses on practical entrepreneurial skills like pitching and budgeting.
- She used her entrepreneurial skills to grow the online store quickly.
- Many schools now teach entrepreneurial skills from an early age.
entrepreneurial spirit
1/ˌɑntɹəpɹənˈɚiəl spˈɪɹɪt/
fixed phrase
drive and energy for entrepreneurship
A strong feeling of energy and desire to start new businesses and take smart risks.
Examples
- Her entrepreneurial spirit helped her turn a small idea into a global brand.
- The school tries to build entrepreneurial spirit in its students.
- Many immigrants bring a powerful entrepreneurial spirit to their new countries.
entrepreneurial thinking
1/ˌɑntɹəpɹənˈɚiəl θˈɪŋkɪŋ/
fixed phrase
thinking style focused on opportunities
A way of thinking where you look for new chances to create value, often by starting or improving businesses.
Examples
- The workshop encourages entrepreneurial thinking in all employees.
- Entrepreneurial thinking is useful even for social projects.
- Schools are slowly adding entrepreneurial thinking to their curricula.
entrepreneurial venture
1/ˌɑntɹəpɹənˈɚiəl vˈɛnt͡ʃɚ/
fixed phrase
new business project or startup
A new business or project started to grow and make money, usually with higher risk and new ideas.
Examples
- Their first entrepreneurial venture failed, but the second one succeeded.
- She left her job to pursue an entrepreneurial venture in renewable energy.
- The investors are looking for early-stage entrepreneurial ventures.
entrepreneurial mindset
1/ˌɑntɹəpɹənˈɚiəl mˈaɪndsˌɛt/
fixed phrase
way of thinking like an entrepreneur
A way of thinking where you look for chances to create value, take smart risks, and solve problems like an entrepreneur.
Examples
- Companies now want employees with an entrepreneurial mindset, not just technical skills.
- Many universities now offer courses on developing an entrepreneurial mindset.
- The course teaches students to develop an entrepreneurial mindset.
- An entrepreneurial mindset helps employees spot new opportunities for the company.
- An entrepreneurial mindset can help even inside a large organization.
- She brought an entrepreneurial mindset to a very traditional industry.