BusinessSeptember 3, 2026

multihyphenate

MUL-tee-HY-fuh-nayt

Definition

A person who is skilled in or pursues several different professions or creative roles simultaneously.

Etymology

The term is a modern compound blending the prefix 'multi-' (many) with 'hyphenate,' referring to how people often use hyphens to list their various job titles (e.g., singer-producer-director).

In the news

The article describes the artist Cai Xukun as a multihyphenate because he successfully balances careers as a singer, music producer, and music video director.

Leather Goods Brand Grotto Names Cai Xukun Its First Global Brand Ambassador for 25th Anniversary

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