tenderpreneur
tenderpreneur noun: a government official or politician who uses their powers and influence to secure government tenders and contracts.
Noun
tenderpreneur (plural tenderpreneurs)
- A government official or politician who uses their powers and influence to secure government tenders and contracts.
- No doubt you’re tired of reading about his colourful escapades – about his glamorous home, his allegedly dodgy tenderpreneur deals, his gushing praise of malevolent dictators, or his soundly articulated international economic policy.2010 November 10, Pratish Mistry, “Why Julius Malema is important to the ANC”, in NewsTime
- If anything, the decision represents an important victory to both emerging and accomplished tenderpreneurs who have undoubtedly distinguished themselves in clandestine plundering of state resources.2010 October 24, “As Hawks fail us crooks plot anew”, in Sunday World (Sputh Africa)
Forms of tenderpreneur
| plural | tenderpreneurs |
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Origin of tenderpreneur
From tender + -preneur.
Words formed from tenderpreneur
Questions about tenderpreneur
- What does tenderpreneur mean?
- Tenderpreneur means a government official or politician who uses their powers and influence to secure government tenders and contracts.
- What part of speech is tenderpreneur?
- Tenderpreneur is a noun.
- What is the plural of tenderpreneur?
- The plural of tenderpreneur is tenderpreneurs.
Words near tenderpreneur in the dictionary
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