How to Pronounce "captain of industry"
expression
KAP-tuhn uv IN-duh-stree
KAP-tin ov IN-duh-stree
Definition
A very powerful and successful business leader, especially someone who builds or controls a large industrial company.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkæptən/ /ˈəv/ /ˈɪndəstɹi
British English
kˈæptɪn/ /ˈɒv/ /ˈɪndʌstɹˌi
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KAP-tuhn uv IN-duh-stree
UK
KAP-tin ov IN-duh-stree
Listen in Context
Henry Ford was a captain of industry in the automotive world.
A captain of industry often leads companies that change society.
She dreamed of becoming a captain of industry one day.
Some people use the term captain of industry to praise big business leaders.