Word Noun
industrialist
n.
C1 Advanced US /ˌɪnˈdəstɹiəɫɪst/ UK /ɪndˈʌstɹɪəlˌɪst/ in·dus·tri·al·ist UK spelling industrialist's, industrialist's
Definition
n.a person who owns or manages a large business, especially one that makes things like cars or machines. In music, it can also describe a style that uses heavy, mechanical sounds.
n.a person who owns or manages a large-scale manufacturing enterprise. In a musical context, refers to a style characterized by the use of industrial noise, mechanical rhythms, and harsh textures.
Examples
“The industrialist built a new factory in the city.”
“The industrialist invested heavily in the steel mill to increase production during the war.”
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Level C1 · Advanced
Frequency Occasional
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