noun
business operator; business entity; entrepreneur
Refers to a person or organization engaged in business activities. Often used in legal, economic, or administrative contexts. Can be an individual entrepreneur or a corporate entity.
この法律は、すべての事業者に適用されます。
This law applies to all business operators.
彼女は小さな店を開いて、個人
She opened a small shop and works as a sole proprietor.
経営者 specifically means a manager or executive who runs a business, whereas 事業者 can refer to any business entity, including self-employed individuals.
Compound of 事業 (business, enterprise) and 者 (person, agent). The term is a straightforward Sino-Japanese formation.