intrapreneurship

UK/ˌɪn.tɹə.pɹəˈnɜː.ʃɪp/US/ˌɪn.tɹə.pɹəˈnɝ.ʃɪp/US/ˌɪn.tɹə.pɹəˈnʊɚ.ʃɪp/

noun

The practice of applying entrepreneurial skills and approaches within an established company.

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Meanings

nounintrapreneurship (uncountable)
  1. uncountableThe practice of applying entrepreneurial skills and approaches within an established company.
  2. uncountableBeing creative with ideas and procedures

Origin

Blend of intra- + entrepreneurship.

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Translations

Finnish sisäinen yrittäjyys
  • sisäinen yrittäjyyspractice of applying entrepreneurial skills and approaches within an established company
French intrapreunariat
  • intrapreunariatpractice of applying entrepreneurial skills and approaches within an established company
Spanish intraemprendimiento
  • intraemprendimientopractice of applying entrepreneurial skills and approaches within an established company
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APA

intrapreneurship. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/intrapreneurship

MLA

“intrapreneurship.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/intrapreneurship. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “intrapreneurship,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/intrapreneurship.

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