1. Plural of industrialist; people who own or manage large industrial enterprises or factories.
Usage: Countable noun; Usually refers to wealthy or influential business owners in manufacturing or industry

Examples

• The industrialists of the 19th century built factories that transformed the economy.
• Many industrialists invested heavily in new machinery and technology.
• The industrialists met to discuss trade policies and tariffs.
• Steel industrialists dominated the business landscape in Pittsburgh.
• Some industrialists became philanthropists, donating to schools and hospitals.
• The industrialists opposed labor unions and higher wages.
• During the Industrial Revolution, industrialists accumulated enormous wealth and power.