# industrialist

/ˌɪnˈdəstɹiəɫɪst/ (US) · /ɪndˈʌstɹɪəlˌɪst/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/industrialist
Updated: 2026-05-20

## Definition

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.

For teachers: 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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