industrialist
noun
in·dus·tri·al·ist
in-ˈdə-strē-ə-list 
: one owning or engaged in the management of an industry : manufacturer
Examples of industrialist in a Sentence
a meeting of industrialists to discuss environmental issues
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Batman used to be rich, the alter ego of Bruce Wayne, a wealthy playboy, philanthropist, and industrialist in Gotham City.
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Richard Johnson,
New York Daily News,
28 June 2026
Ursula loves the dashing Rupert (Bates), a school inspector, and Gudrun loves Gerald (Reed), a local industrialist and Rupert’s close friend.
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Liam Hess,
Vogue,
28 June 2026
This Connecticut home stayed in the same family of a prominent industrialist for over five generations until it was sold out of the family for the first time in 1968.
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Kaitlyn Keegan,
Hartford Courant,
20 June 2026
His legacy as a gifted industrialist and visionary leader is profound.
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Carol Besler,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2026
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Richard Johnson,
New York Daily News,
28 June 2026
Ursula loves the dashing Rupert (Bates), a school inspector, and Gudrun loves Gerald (Reed), a local industrialist and Rupert’s close friend.
—
Liam Hess,
Vogue,
28 June 2026
This Connecticut home stayed in the same family of a prominent industrialist for over five generations until it was sold out of the family for the first time in 1968.
—
Kaitlyn Keegan,
Hartford Courant,
20 June 2026
His legacy as a gifted industrialist and visionary leader is profound.
—
Carol Besler,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2026
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“Industrialist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/industrialist. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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industrialist
noun
in·dus·tri·al·ist
in-ˈdəs-trē-ə-ləst
: an owner or manager of an industry : manufacturer
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