🇨🇳Chinese Source WordCode: ZH

工业领袖

Pronunciation / Transliteration: gōngyè lǐngxiù

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Captain-of-Industry/ˈkæp.tɪn əv ˈɪn.də.stri/
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🇨🇳 Example Sentence in Chinese:

"埃隆·马斯克常被视为工业领袖。"

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A business leader or entrepreneur who is influential in their industry and contributes significantly to economic growth.

    "Elon Musk is often regarded as a captain of industry due to his innovations in technology and transportation."
  2. 2

    A term used to describe individuals who are at the forefront of their respective industries, often leading major corporations.

    "The conference featured several captains of industry discussing the future of renewable energy."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'captain of industry' emerged in the late 19th century, primarily in the United States, to describe influential business leaders who played a significant role in the economic development of the nation. The metaphor likens these leaders to captains of ships, steering their companies through the turbulent waters of commerce and industry.

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