business
[ biz-nis ]
/ ˈbɪz nɪs /
noun
adjective
of, noting, or pertaining to business, its organization, or its procedures.
containing, suitable for, or welcoming business or commerce: New York is a good business town.
Idioms for business
synonym study for business
1. See
occupation.
pronunciation note for business
See
isn't.
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British Dictionary definitions for mind one's own business
business
/ (ˈbɪznɪs) /
noun
Word Origin for business
Old English
bisignis solicitude, attentiveness, from
bisig
busy +
-nis
-ness
Idioms and Phrases with mind one's own business (1 of 2)
mind one's own business
Keep from meddling, pay attention to one's own affairs, as in If she would only mind her own business, there would be a lot fewer family quarrels. Already described as a wise course by the ancients (Seneca had it as Semper meum negotium ago, “I always mind my own business”), this precept has been repeated in English since about 1600.
Idioms and Phrases with mind one's own business (2 of 2)
business