industrialist
noun
in·dus·tri·al·ist
in-ˈdə-strē-ə-list 
: one owning or engaged in the management of an industry : manufacturer
Examples of industrialist in a Sentence
a meeting of industrialists to discuss environmental issues
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Cecil is a descendant of estate founder George Vanderbilt, who was a grandson of famed shipping entrepreneur and industrialist Cornelius Vanderbilt.
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Marnie Hunter, CNN, 21 Oct. 2024
The Scottish Baronial castle was built by industrialist James Hunter, who commissioned the design from architect David Bryce in 1870.
—Allix Cott, Architectural Digest, 18 Oct. 2024
Whys analytical approach pioneered by Japanese inventor and industrialist Sakichi Toyoda, whose son established the automaker Toyota.
—Scott Mautz, Contributor, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2024
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The same can be said of his first major commission: the son of an industrialist (Joe Alwyn) requests a new library as a surprise for his father (Guy Pearce).
—Radhika Seth, Vogue, 5 Sep. 2024
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Marnie Hunter, CNN, 21 Oct. 2024
The Scottish Baronial castle was built by industrialist James Hunter, who commissioned the design from architect David Bryce in 1870.
—Allix Cott, Architectural Digest, 18 Oct. 2024
Whys analytical approach pioneered by Japanese inventor and industrialist Sakichi Toyoda, whose son established the automaker Toyota.
—Scott Mautz, Contributor, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2024
Related Video Winona Ryder Breaks Down 15 Looks, From Beetlejuice to Stranger Things
The same can be said of his first major commission: the son of an industrialist (Joe Alwyn) requests a new library as a surprise for his father (Guy Pearce).
—Radhika Seth, Vogue, 5 Sep. 2024
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“Industrialist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/industrialist. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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industrialist
noun
in·dus·tri·al·ist
in-ˈdəs-trē-ə-ləst
: an owner or manager of an industry : manufacturer
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