Industrialist

Pronunciation: /ˌɪnˈdʌstriːəlɪst/

Industrialist (noun)

  1. A person who owns or runs large factories and businesses that make goods.
  2. A person who has major influence in industry through investment, management, or ownership.

Examples

  • The industrialist runs a factory that employs many workers.
  • The factory employs many workers, and the industrialist oversees it.