The difference between Businessman and Captain of industry

When used as nouns, businessman means a man in business, one who works at a commercial institution, whereas captain of industry means a prominent business person who owns or is the highest-ranking executive of one or more major firms, especially one who has considerable wealth and influence.


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  1. Businessman as a noun:

    a man in business, one who works at a commercial institution

  1. Captain of industry as a noun:

    A prominent business person who owns or is the highest-ranking executive of one or more major firms, especially one who has considerable wealth and influence.