busi·ness·man

busi·ness·man
/ˈbıznəsˌmæn/ noun, pl -men /-ˌmɛn/ [count]
1 : a man who works in business especially in a high position
2 : a man who is good at dealing with business and financial matters

I know it's hard for him to sell his paintings. He's always been a better artist than businessman.


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