Word
industrialist
Phoneticsin·dus·tri·al·ist, stress on the second syllable
US/ˌɪnˈdəstɹiəɫɪst/
UK/ɪndˈʌstɹɪəlˌɪst/
Business
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.”
Examples
simple
“The industrialist built a new factory in the city.”
contextual
“The industrialist invested heavily in the steel mill to increase production during the war.”
Real-World Examples
“Perhaps they felt that the industrialists were particularly negligent, or wealthy enough not to mind the cost.” “Set in the direct aftermath of the Nazi occupation of Denmark, Woman Unknown tells the story of Marie, a young housemaid and nanny who is about to marry her widowed industrialist employer.” Word family
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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