antibusiness

busi·ness

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Definitions of antibusiness word

adjective antibusiness opposed to business interests, particularly those of large-scale corporations 3
noun antibusiness an occupation, profession, or trade: His business is poultry farming. 1
noun antibusiness the purchase and sale of goods in an attempt to make a profit. 1
noun antibusiness a person, partnership, or corporation engaged in commerce, manufacturing, or a service; profit-seeking enterprise or concern. 1
noun antibusiness volume of trade; patronage: Most of the store's business comes from local families. 1
noun antibusiness a building or site where commercial work is carried on, as a factory, store, or office; place of work: His business is on the corner of Broadway and Elm Street. 1

before 950

One of the 4% oldest English words

before 950; Middle English; Old English bisignes. See busy, -ness

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 97% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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