"wantrepreneur" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: wantrepreneurs [plural]
Etymology: Blend of want + entrepreneur. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|want|entrepreneur}} Blend of want + entrepreneur Head templates: {{en-noun}} wantrepreneur (plural wantrepreneurs)
  1. A person who aspires to be an entrepreneur, especially one who never realizes this ambition.
    Sense id: en-wantrepreneur-en-noun-zwDNMrB~ Categories (other): English blends, English entries with incorrect language header

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