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business owner; manager; executive; entrepreneur
A person who owns, runs, or manages a business or organization. Can refer to a sole proprietor, a CEO, or someone in a senior management role.
Usage
経営者 is a general term for anyone who manages or owns a business. It can refer to the owner of a small shop or the CEO of a large corporation. It is composed of 経営 (management) + 者 (person).
Similar words
社長 (company president) is a specific title, while 経営者 is a broader role description. 起業家 (entrepreneur) emphasizes starting new businesses.