Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
industrialist
noun
/ɪnˈdʌstrɪəlɪst/
Definition
A person who owns or manages an industrial business or sector.
Examples
- Andrew Carnegie was a prominent industrialist who led the expansion of the steel industry in the United States.
- Many industrialists attended the conference to discuss innovations in manufacturing technology.
Meaning
An industrialist is someone who plays a key role in the production and manufacturing sectors, often driving the growth and development of industries.
Synonyms
- businessman
- entrepreneur
- tycoon
- magnate
