intrapreneur

noun

in·​tra·​pre·​neur ˌin-trə-prə-ˈnər How to pronounce intrapreneur (audio) -ˈnu̇r How to pronounce intrapreneur (audio)
-ˈnyu̇r
: a corporate executive who develops new enterprises within the corporation
intrapreneurial
ˌin-trə-ˈnər-ē-əl How to pronounce intrapreneur (audio)
-ˈn(y)u̇r-
adjective

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These graduates become equipped to develop new businesses within established corporations, acting as intrapreneurs who can build high-potential corporate ‘unicorns’ in emerging industries. — Dileep Rao, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025 The ability to build relationships is the defining characteristic of the serial intrapreneur. — Tendayi Viki, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025

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Etymology

intra- + entrepreneur

First Known Use

1978, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of intrapreneur was in 1978

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“Intrapreneur.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intrapreneur. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.

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