Tenderpreneur

noun, slang

noun, slang ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 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."

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"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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