industrialist

American  

[in-duhs-tree-uh-list] / ɪnˈdʌs tri ə lɪst /

noun

1. a person who owns or is involved in the management of an industrial enterprise.

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adjective

1. of, relating to, or characterized by industrialism.

industrialist British  

/ ɪnˈdʌstrɪəlɪst /

noun

1. a person who has a substantial interest in the ownership or control of industrial enterprise

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Etymology

Origin of industrialist

First recorded in 1860–65; industrial + -ist

Example Sentences

The novel is a study of contrasts, providing two perspectives on the wintry world—the view of Danish industrialists and the haunted and hunted perspective of native Greenlanders.

From The Wall Street Journal

When industrialist Henry Frick moved to break the union at Carnegie’s Homestead, Pa., plant in July 1892, skilled workers resisted.

From The Wall Street Journal

He managed to get the backing of some of the UK's leading industrialists, including Sir Alfred Owen who would go on to buy the team from Mays.

From BBC

Harnett found an enthusiastic clientele among merchants and industrialists who appreciated his male themes and appealing arrangements; they proudly hung his works in offices, stores and saloons.

From The Wall Street Journal

A successful lawyer and a green industrialist have both called on the chancellor to raise taxes on "the super-rich" - including them - in the Budget.

From BBC