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deindustrialization

British  
/ ˌdiːɪnˌdʌstrɪəlaɪˈzeɪʃən /

noun

  1. the decline in importance of manufacturing industry in the economy of a nation or area

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"The mistake was not globalization. The mistake was in not preparing for the consequences of globalization," he said, drawing a parallel with the deindustrialization that followed the offshoring wave of the 2000s.

From Barron's • Apr. 12, 2026

This partly explains, Cembalest writes, the deindustrialization that has afflicted its economy so debilitatingly in the last few years.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 9, 2026

Still, risks include tariffs, EU deindustrialization and an aggressive expansion in China that could squeeze margins, the analysts add.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 29, 2025

They represent the people left behind by deindustrialization and the disappearance or automation of the dirty, distasteful jobs that were the backbone of the U.S. economy.

From Slate • Oct. 29, 2024

The impact of globalization and deindustrialization was felt most strongly in black inner-city communities.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander