industrialize

[ in-duhs-tree-uh-lahyz ]

verb (used with object)

, in·dus·tri·al·ized, in·dus·tri·al·iz·ing.

1. to introduce industry into (an area) on a large scale.
2. to convert to the ideals, methods, aims, etc., of industrialism.

verb (used without object)

, in·dus·tri·al·ized, in·dus·tri·al·iz·ing.

1. to undergo industrialization.
2. to follow or espouse industrialism.

industrialize

/ ɪnˈdʌstrɪəˌlaɪz /

verb

1. tr to develop industry on an extensive scale in (a country, region, etc)
2. intr (of a country, region, etc) to undergo the development of industry on an extensive scale

Derived Forms

• inˌdustrialiˈzation, noun

Other Words From

• in·dustri·al·i·zation noun
• nonin·dustri·al·ized adjective
• over·in·dustri·al·ize verb overindustrialized overindustrializing
• semi-in·dustri·al·ized adjective
• unin·dustri·al·ized adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of industrialize¹

First recorded in 1880–85; industrial + -ize

Example Sentences

By many gender equality metrics, South Korea lags behind much of the industrialized world.

From Los Angeles Times

As agriculture industrialized, cheesemaking followed suit, fundamentally altering its relationship with the agricultural cycle.

From Salon

Developing nations routinely suffer the most from the weather shifts caused by industrialized, wealthier nations like ours.

From Los Angeles Times

The Journal of the American Medical Association acknowledged the condition as early as 1898, linking it in one article to the increased noise level in industrialized America.

From Salon

ANC lost its long-held majority in last week’s vote but remained the biggest party, and now needs some form of agreement with others to run Africa’s most industrialized country.

From Seattle Times

Related Words

• motorize