industrialization

American  

[in-duhs-tree-uh-luh-zey-shuhn] / ɪnˌdʌs tri ə ləˈzeɪ ʃən /

noun

1. the large-scale introduction of manufacturing, advanced technical enterprises, and other productive economic activity into an area, society, country, etc.

2. conversion to the methods, aims, and ideals of industry and economic activity, particularly of an area that was previously underdeveloped economically.

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Other Word Forms

• anti-industrialization noun
• nonindustrialization noun
• overindustrialization noun
• proindustrialization adjective

Etymology

Origin of industrialization

industrialize + -ation

Example Sentences

Central banks and individuals have been allocating to gold as a safe haven during periods of geopolitical instability, while silver and copper play a crucial role in industrialization and the AI race.

From MarketWatch

Italy became a nation in 1861, but Grandi says it became “Italian at the table” only after mass emigration, industrialization, and economic growth.

From Salon

After the Cuyahoga River was badly damaged by runaway industrialization, its multidecade cleanup effort required new technologies to monitor and remediate its water quality.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Think of it as the next layer of industrialization. AI increases throughput without requiring more skilled labor,” says Christin, the Carnegie Mellon professor.

From The Wall Street Journal

Starting in the early 19th century, German industrialization was closely intertwined with the country’s weapons industry.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• computerization
• mechanization