industrialization

[ in-duhs-tree-uh-luh-zey-shuhn ]

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 Words From

• anti-in·dustri·al·i·zation noun
• nonin·dustri·al·i·zation noun
• over·in·dustri·al·i·zation noun
• proin·dustri·al·i·zation adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of industrialization¹

industrialize + -ation

Related Words

• computerization
• mechanization