noun
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a person who owns or operates oil wells
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a person who makes or sells oil
Gender
See -man.
Etymology
Origin of oilman
Example Sentences
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The oilman’s deal appetite drew him to California.
“He came across to me as a very respectful, thoughtful young man,” said Harvey Yates, an oilman and former chairman of the New Mexico Republican Party, who donated $5,000 to Mr. Peña’s election effort.
From New York Times
“Him being an oilman, I don’t think that will be that big of a risk for him.”
From Seattle Times
The committee focused heavily on liberal organizations, but it also investigated nonprofits such as the Facts Forum foundation, which was headed by Texas oilman H.L.
From Salon
"Barrack has done deals with Saudi princes, Texas oilmen, a Caribbean dictator — even with Donald Trump," that sycophantic Fortune profile recounted.
From Salon
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