🇮🇹Italian Source WordCode: IT

libera impresa

Pronunciation / Transliteration: ˈlibera imˈpresa

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Free-Enterprise/ˈfriː ˈɛn.tə.prɪs/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇮🇹 Example Sentence in Italian:

"In una libera impresa, gli imprenditori possono competere liberamente."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    An economic system where private individuals or businesses own capital goods and are free to operate for profit with minimal government interference.

    "In a free-enterprise system, entrepreneurs can innovate and compete without excessive regulation."
  2. 2

    A philosophy that emphasizes the importance of individual initiative and competition in the economy.

    "The free-enterprise philosophy encourages creativity and risk-taking among business owners."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'free enterprise' originated in the early 19th century, combining the English word 'free', derived from Old English 'freo' meaning 'not in bondage', and 'enterprise', which comes from the Old French 'entreprendre', meaning 'to undertake'. The phrase reflects the economic philosophy advocating minimal government intervention in business.

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