What is the Etymology of Entrepreneur?
Imagine a time when “entrepreneur” didn’t mean startups or bold ventures, but a gritty go-between braving risks for reward—here’s how it grew. The word “entrepreneur” comes from Old French entreprendre (“to undertake”), rooted in Latin inter (“between”) and prehendere (“to seize”). It evolved through French entrepreneur (“one who undertakes”), entering English by the 1800s, shifting … Read more