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.

---

Other Word Forms

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

Etymology

Origin of industrialization

industrialize + -ation

Example Sentences

The Boston Associates built Lowell, Mass., in 1822, creating a distinctly American industrialization.

From The Wall Street Journal

As the country that has released the biggest amount of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere since industrialization, the United States has pushed back strongly against the notion of historic responsibility for climate change.

From Seattle Times

Now, when the thirst is greatest and still growing, the region is reverting to its former aridity, exacerbated by higher temperatures caused by global industrialization.

From Los Angeles Times

Male fertility issues have increased precipitously since industrialization, to the extent that some scientists believe most men could be effectively infertile by the end of the century.

From Salon

He said developed countries have already gone through industrialization for more than 200 years and are allowed longer timeframes to go from peak carbon emissions to carbon neutrality compared to China.

From Seattle Times

Related Words

• computerization
• mechanization