captain of industry
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of captain of industry
First recorded in 1835–45
Example Sentences
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His excellent training saves the show’s favorite captain of industry.
From Salon ● Aug. 11, 2025
At one of these meetings, I was meeting with a captain of industry, a very important person.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 19, 2025
There's laughter, sandcastle construction and everyone - whether they're a captain of industry or a truck driver - is enjoying the great embrace of the ocean.
From BBC ● Jul. 6, 2023
The male cheerleader was something of a campus eminence, regarded as an up-and-coming entrepreneur and future captain of industry.
From Slate ● Dec. 22, 2017
The man was moderately shrewd, probably able to take care of his investments, yet he could never have been a builder, a captain of industry.
From Kastle Krags A Story of Mystery by Absalom Martin
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