"business man" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: business men [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun|business men}} business man (plural business men)
  1. Alternative spelling of businessman Tags: alt-of, alternative Alternative form of: businessman
    Sense id: en-business_man-en-noun-JafJH43g Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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