🇩🇪German Source WordCode: DE

Industrieller

Pronunciation / Transliteration: ɪn.dʊs.tʁiˈɛl.lɐ

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Industrialist/ɪnˈdʌs.tri.ə.lɪst/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇩🇪 Example Sentence in German:

"Der Industrielle investierte in neue Technologien."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A person involved in the ownership or management of an industrial enterprise.

    "The industrialist invested heavily in renewable energy technologies."
  2. 2

    A wealthy person who owns or controls a significant portion of an industry.

    "The industrialist's influence on local economies was profound."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'industrialist' originated in the early 19th century, deriving from the word 'industry,' which comes from the Latin 'industria,' meaning diligence or activity. The suffix '-ist' denotes a person associated with a particular field or activity, thus evolving to describe individuals engaged in industrial enterprises.

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