Tenderpreneur

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Pronunciation Definitions Examples Grammatical Forms Origin and Evolution

Pronunciation: /ˈtɛndərˌprəˈnər/

Definitions of tenderpreneur

noun A person who seeks to profit from government tenders through corrupt or unethical means

Example Sentences

A1 A tenderpreneur is someone who benefits from government contracts.

A2 The tenderpreneur was awarded the contract due to their connections.

B1 The tenderpreneur used their influence to secure the business deal.

B2 Many tenderpreneurs use their political connections to win contracts.

C1 The tenderpreneur's business empire expanded rapidly through government contracts.

C2 The tenderpreneur faced allegations of corruption in their dealings with the government.

Examples of tenderpreneur in a Sentence

formal The government is cracking down on corrupt tenderpreneurs who exploit the system for personal gain.

informal I heard that John is a tenderpreneur who always manages to win government contracts.

slang Don't trust those tenderpreneurs, they're only in it for themselves.

figurative The tenderpreneur was like a wolf in sheep's clothing, manipulating the system for their own benefit.

Grammatical Forms of tenderpreneur

past tense

tenderpreneured

plural

tenderpreneurs

comparative

more tenderpreneur

superlative

most tenderpreneur

present tense

tenderpreneur

future tense

will tenderpreneur

perfect tense

have tenderpreneured

continuous tense

is tenderpreneuring

singular

tenderpreneur

positive degree

tenderpreneur

infinitive

to tenderpreneur

gerund

tenderpreneuring

participle

tenderpreneuring

Origin and Evolution of tenderpreneur

First Known Use: 2007 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The word 'tenderpreneur' is a portmanteau of 'tender' and 'entrepreneur', used to describe individuals who profit from government tenders through corrupt practices.
Evolution of the word: Initially used in South Africa to refer to individuals who exploit the government tendering process for personal gain, the term 'tenderpreneur' has since gained broader usage to describe individuals engaged in similar practices in other countries as well.