Social entrepreneurship is a field within entrepreneurship and economics in general, which has become increasingly popular over the last thirty years, both globally and in the Republic of Croatia. Primarily, for a better understanding of the term, it is important to explain the difference between a social and a traditional entrepreneur. While a traditional entrepreneur focuses on increasing profit/wealth, a social entrepreneur, on the other hand, focuses on maximizing some form of social impact. Over the years, there has been a gradual redefinition of the concept and the field of entrepreneurship. This process has resulted in a more modern approach that encompasses all the elements and factors of today’s business environment. Specifically, social enterprises aim to improve the connection between purpose and work, directing their efforts towards aligning people's efforts with their values. When discussing the official definition of social entrepreneurship in the Republic of Croatia, its existence pertains to the period between 2015 and 2020. A strategy adopted by the Government of the Republic of Croatia was implemented in the national strategic document. According to this strategy, social entrepreneurship is defined as a "business" focused on the principles of social, ecological, and economic sustainability. Also, regarding the profit generated, it is concluded that it is either entirely or largely reinvested for the benefit of the community. The paper further discusses the beginnings of development, forms, as well as the purpose and goals of social entrepreneurship. Additionally, the opinions of Croatian respondents (n = 97) on social entrepreneurship are presented.