industrialism

[in-duhs-tree-uh-liz-uhm]

noun

1. an economic organization of society built largely on mechanized industry rather than agriculture, craftsmanship, or commerce.

industrialism

/ ɪnˈdʌstrɪəˌlɪzəm /

noun

1. an organization of society characterized by large-scale mechanized manufacturing industry rather than trade, farming, etc

Other Word Forms

• overindustrialism noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of industrialism¹

First recorded in 1825–35; industrial + -ism

Example Sentences

In 1920, socialist Eugene Debs won about 3 percent of the popular vote by advocating government protections against industrialism’s vicissitudes.

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These tensions intensified during the industrialism unleashed by the Civil War and mass immigration.

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The result: an icon of industrialism grudgingly admired around the globe.

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He found inspiration in dystopian science fiction, Detroit industrialism and the work of Hollywood costume designers such as Adrian and Edith Head, creating silhouettes that were alternately erotic and grotesque, nostalgic and futuristic.

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Sherrell does not offer statistics to support his assertions about the environmental impact of industrialism, colonialism and capitalism.

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