Definition

A person who owns or manages a business in the manufacturing or industrial sector.

Example

The industrialist invested millions in renewable energy projects.

Conversation

Have you heard about that famous industrialist who just opened a new factory downtown?

Yeah, I read about it! It sounds like a big opportunity for the local economy.

I wonder how many jobs it will create for the community.

Hopefully a lot! It’s always good to see industrialists investing in our area.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Industrialist → It is formed from "industry" (from Latin "industria", meaning diligence or hard work) and "-alist" (a suffix indicating a person associated with a particular field). An industrialist is a person associated with the field of industry, particularly in manufacturing or production.

Memory Tip

Think of 'industry' as representing hard work and production, and remember that an 'industrialist' is someone who is involved in that field.

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