Tenderpreneur
noun, slang
noun, slang ·Moderate ·College level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 A government official or politician who uses their powers and influence to secure government tenders and contracts. South-Africa, slang
"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."
Example
More examples"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."
Etymology
From tender + -preneur.
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