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Definition of industrialist

industrialist

/ɪnˈdʌs.tri.ə.lɪst/
in · dus · tri · al · ist
Adverb:industrially
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Plural:industrialists
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Adjective:industrial
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industrialist Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A person who owns, controls, or is heavily involved in the management of a large industrial or manufacturing enterprise.

Example

"The wealthy industrialist donated millions of dollars to build public libraries and universities across the country."

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• Nearby Words

indus
industrial
industrialism
industrialist
industrialization
industrialize
industrially

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the mid-19th century during the Industrial Revolution, modeled on French 'industrialiste', from 'industrial' plus the agentive suffix '-ist'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Industrialist. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/industrialist
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